What is generating URLs with "?30blahblahblah_page=2" in Webflow and how can I remove them if there are no internal links pointing to these URLs?
What is generating URLs with "?30blahblahblah_page=2" in Webflow and how can I remove them if there are no internal links pointing to these URLs?
When you see URLs with "?30blahblahblah_page=2" in Webflow, it is most likely generated by the CMS (Content Management System) pagination feature. This typically occurs when you have a collection list on a page that displays multiple items, and the CMS pagination is enabled.
To remove these URLs if there are no internal links pointing to them, you can follow these steps:
Access the Webflow Designer: Log in to your Webflow account and navigate to the project where the issue is occurring.
Locate the Collection List: Identify the page where the URLs are being generated and find the collection list element responsible for displaying the items.
Edit the Collection List Settings: Select the collection list element and access its settings panel. Look for the pagination option and disable it.
Republish the Website: Once you have made the necessary changes, republish your website to ensure the changes take effect. This will remove the URLs with pagination from your website.
Removing these URLs can have SEO implications, as search engines may interpret them as duplicate content. To further optimize your website and its URLs, consider implementing the following best practices:
Ensure canonical URLs: Make sure that each page on your website has a canonical tag pointing to the preferred version of the URL. This helps search engines understand which version of a page should be indexed.
Set up 301 redirects: If you have already indexed URLs with the pagination parameters, set up 301 redirects to redirect them to the non-paginated versions. This helps consolidate the SEO value of your pages and avoids duplicate content issues.
Update sitemap.xml: After making changes to your website's URLs, regenerate and submit your sitemap.xml to search engines. This helps search engines discover and crawl your updated pages more efficiently.
By following these steps and implementing proper URL management practices, you can remove unnecessary URLs with pagination from your Webflow website and improve its overall SEO performance.
Additional Questions:
- How do I enable CMS pagination in Webflow?
- Can I customize the URL structure for collection pages in Webflow?
- How can I optimize my Webflow website for better SEO performance?
