{"id":5542,"date":"2022-07-01T15:30:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T15:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/?p=5542"},"modified":"2022-07-01T15:32:09","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T15:32:09","slug":"how-excessive-pagination-can-hurt-your-seo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/how-excessive-pagination-can-hurt-your-seo\/","title":{"rendered":"How Excessive Pagination Can Hurt Your SEO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Page pagination is a solution to the problem of multiple related topics on your website. It helps visitors feel in control while browsing, creates internal links, and dilutes ranking signals. But is page pagination really a good solution? Read on to learn more.!&#8230; Or are you hurting your<a href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/\"> SEO by using excessive pagination<\/a>? Then you must consider its pros and cons before implementing page pagination on your website.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4473 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_132975938_XL-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_132975938_XL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_132975938_XL-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_132975938_XL-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_132975938_XL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_132975938_XL-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_132975938_XL-1900x1267.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_132975938_XL-513x342.jpg 513w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_132975938_XL-573x382.jpg 573w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_132975938_XL-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_132975938_XL-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a37e1312f2b8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a37e1312f2b8\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/how-excessive-pagination-can-hurt-your-seo\/#Page_pagination_is_a_solution_to_deal_with_multiple_related_topics_on_your_website\" >Page pagination is a solution to deal with multiple related topics on your website\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/how-excessive-pagination-can-hurt-your-seo\/#It_creates_internal_links\" >It creates internal links\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/how-excessive-pagination-can-hurt-your-seo\/#It_dilutes_ranking_signals\" >It dilutes ranking signals\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/how-excessive-pagination-can-hurt-your-seo\/#It_improves_page_speed\" >It improves page speed\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/how-excessive-pagination-can-hurt-your-seo\/#It_creates_duplicate_content\" >It creates duplicate content\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Page_pagination_is_a_solution_to_deal_with_multiple_related_topics_on_your_website\"><\/span><strong>Page pagination is a solution to deal with multiple related topics on your website\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A number of ways exist to improve the UX of your website, including page pagination. The first method is to reduce the amount of duplicate content. By doing this, Googlebot will not be confused about which pages are more important for a given search query. In addition, you should increase the number of elements per page. Otherwise, Googlebot will treat your paginated content as thin and will downgrade it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While pagination can reduce the number of pages on your website, it also affects the internal flow of link equity. Page pagination gives search engines the message that your content is related to several pages. If you choose the wrong pagination method, this message could be misinterpreted and your organic ranking could suffer. When it comes to SEO, proper pagination will tell search engines that link equity should be distributed across all pages, allowing them to allocate more links to the pages that are relevant to your target topic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A page that has too much content may be confusing to your visitors. Page pagination allows visitors to navigate your website&#8217;s content more effectively while keeping it accessible and quick to read. This technique is often used on category pages and on webshops. It breaks long pages into multiple, shorter ones. Visitors are then able to easily navigate each page and pick what they want. And, of course, pagination improves your SEO for both pages.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_creates_internal_links\"><\/span><strong>It creates internal links\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A good SEO strategy includes the creation of internal links. Internal links help your content spread link equity throughout your site. These links are often blue text hyperlinks that provide context for users and search engines. When your content is highly relevant, your anchor text should also be appropriate. Use a variety of anchor text variations in your content, varying in length from one to several words. For example, you may want to include the words &#8220;search engine optimization&#8221; and &#8220;link popularity.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When you create an internal link, you must use a link that is pointing to an internal page. This type of link will not be indexed by Google if it is used on a paginated page. This page can be either a &#8216;view all&#8217; page or a category page. To make it a &#8216;canonical&#8217; URL, use \/blog\/SEO\/archive as the URL.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Internal links are a great way to pass link juice between pages, allowing Google to figure out which content is most important. While internal links don&#8217;t boost website authority as external links do, they do help certain pages move ahead in search results. Using an effective internal linking strategy, you can develop a hierarchy of pages that is optimal for search engines and users. However, be aware that excessive pagination creates internal links, so use your links carefully.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_dilutes_ranking_signals\"><\/span><strong>It dilutes ranking signals\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Google has filed for a patent to allow human editors to influence SERPs. Currently, it does not give any boost to the ranking signal from pages with a deep link structure. But it will likely boost pages with keyword-rich URLs or pages that have a similar category. In the near future, Google may also start paying more attention to other quality signals. Here are some tips to avoid over-pagination:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pagination is often useful for large data sets, as users can browse through a number of pages without having to click a CTA. However, it is important to implement pagination carefully so that it serves both users and search engines. Pagination handling needs to be done in a way that makes the link structure easier for search engines to crawl and understand. This can lead to a lower PageRank.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To combat this issue, consider testing the pagination of your content. The Index Coverage Status report will let you know if paginated pages are actually being indexed. Using a tool such as pi Datametrics to test this is an important step for ensuring that your pages are related to your keywords. You should also test how many pages are indexed. Excessive pagination will dilute ranking signals, and if there are problems, you need to address them before the pages lose all their relevance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_improves_page_speed\"><\/span><strong>It improves page speed\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you&#8217;re thinking about optimizing your website for SEO, you should know that excessive pagination will lower your search engine rankings. Pagination allows your visitors to click through a series of smaller pages instead of reading a single, long page. This practice is essential for both user experience and search engine discovery. However, it can actually hurt your SEO. Here are some tips to avoid pagination. Listed below are a few of the common <a href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/find-out-the-ten-reasons-your-seo-campaign-isnt-working\/\">reasons why pagination hurts your SEO<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To begin with, excessive pagination can result in duplicate content. Google bots cannot distinguish between similar pieces of content. The end result is duplicate content. Google bots are confused by these pages. By preventing duplicate content, you can boost your website&#8217;s rankings. However, excessive pagination can hurt your SEO strategy. Therefore, it is important to make sure that your website has enough content on each page. If you don&#8217;t know how much content your audience wants to see, you may want to rethink your pagination strategy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One <a href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/4-reasons-why-your-videos-arent-as-successful-as-your-blog-posts\/\">reason why excessive pagination hurts your SEO<\/a> is that Google prefers paginated content, so it is important to avoid it. However, it is important to remember that you should have a unique URL for each page. Google also prefers paginated pages that have canonical URLs and crawlable links. To keep your site optimized for search engines, make sure you have an optimized pagination system. So, don&#8217;t forget to make your site mobile-friendly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_creates_duplicate_content\"><\/span><strong>It creates duplicate content\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Having duplicate content on your website can cause serious problems for your SEO. It sends conflicting signals to search engines, resulting in a poor user experience and wasted crawl budgets. Creating unique URLs for your content is vital to give your pages the best chance of ranking and driving traffic. To check for duplicate content on your website, contact an SEO consultant like Barry Adams of Polemic Digital.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Moreover, excessive pagination can lead your visitors to the wrong page. This is due to the fact that Google misunderstood the context of the content, and could not tell the difference between London, UK, and London, Ontario, Canada. Similarly, if your website offers search functionality, you&#8217;ll find that all the results pages are very similar. As a result, there&#8217;s no value in providing search engines with more than one version of the same content.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While you can fix duplicate content by making sure that your site has internal links, you can&#8217;t avoid pagination entirely. This is a common mistake that can hurt your SEO. Not only does excessive pagination create duplicate content, but it also can create orphan pages. It can even lead to inconsistent URLs for the same content. 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