Noindex is a directive that tells search engines not to include a page in their search index. It is usually added as a meta tag or HTTP header. Search engines can still crawl the page, but it should not appear in search results. This directive is commonly used for thank-you pages, duplicate pages, and low-value content.
Indexation State describes whether a website or specific pages are included in Google’s search index. A page can be fully indexed, partially indexed, or not indexed at all. Checking indexation helps determine whether search engines can find and display the site in search results.
View definitionRobots.txt is a text file placed in the root of a website that tells search engines which pages and folders they are allowed to crawl. It is commonly used to block unimportant or private sections of a site. Robots.txt controls crawling, but it does not guarantee that blocked pages will be removed from search results.
View definitionCanonical URL is the preferred version of a page when multiple URLs contain the same or very similar content. It is specified using a canonical tag in the page’s HTML. Search engines use this signal to determine which URL should be indexed and shown in search results, helping prevent duplicate content issues.
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