Faceted navigation SEO: which filter combinations deserve to be indexed
A decision framework for e-commerce teams drowning in filter URLs.
The framework
Index a facet combination only when it has search demand, unique inventory and can carry unique content. Everything else is canonicalised or blocked.
Implementation
Use canonical tags for near-duplicates, robots directives for zero-value combinations and parameter handling for sort and view options.
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