The best way to resolve "Alternate page with proper canonical tag" error

 

# Steps to Fix the Error

Understand the Error

Google has recognized the page as an alternate variant of another page (possibly due to duplicate content or URL parameters such as ? m=1 for mobile).

The canonical tag on this page might be directing to a different page, or there could be conflicting versions.

Verify and Update Canonical Tags

Open the HTML of the impacted page.

Search for the canonical tag.

Make sure it indicates the primary version of the page you wish Google to index.

Example:

If the affected page is:

```

https://infopackworld. blogspot. com/2024/12/traditional-religion-practices-in. html? m=1

```

The canonical tag should point to:

```

```

Remove Unnecessary Query Parameters

The? m=1 parameter is frequently appended by Blogger for mobile versions. Ensure the desktop version (without? m=1) is designated as the canonical version.

To stop Google from recognizing mobile and desktop versions as individual pages:

Ensure that your Blogger settings provide the same canonical tag for both versions.

Revise the canonical tag to consistently direct to the desktop version.

Fix Canonical Tags in Blogger

Access your Blogger Dashboard.

Go to the Theme section and select Edit HTML.

Confirm that the template automatically creates canonical tags that lead to the primary version of your blog posts. If it does not, insert the following code within the section:

```

```

Replace https://www. example. com with the canonical URL you desire.

Update in Google Search Console

After implementing the changes, visit Google Search Console.

Utilize the URL Inspection Tool to examine the affected URL.

If the problems are rectified, click "Request Indexing" to alert Google of the alterations.

Use 301 Redirects for Duplicates

If there are several versions of identical content (for instance, URLs with? m=1), establish 301 redirects directing to the canonical version. Unfortunately, Blogger does not natively support 301 redirects for individual posts, so contemplate adding redirect rules through your domain's DNS settings or a custom server configuration if applicable.

Prevent Future Errors

Regularly examine your blog for duplicate content or incorrect canonical tags utilizing tools such as:

- Google Search Console.

- Screaming Frog SEO Spider.

Avoid producing multiple versions of the same content with varying URLs.

Common Fix Example

If your URL is:

```

https://infopackworld. blogspot. com/2024/12/traditional-religion-practices-in. html? m=1

```

The Canonical Tag should be:

```

```

Submit this canonical URL in Google Search Console using the URL Inspection Tool.

Additional Steps if Using Mobile Templates

In Blogger, navigate to Settings > Theme > Mobile Settings.

Turn off separate mobile templates to maintain uniform URLs between desktop and mobile.

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