SEO and social media sharing present unique challenges for Index Pages in Squarespace 7.0, as they function differently than standard pages. Here's how to optimize them effectively:

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

For Main Index Page:

• Include relevant keywords throughout the content
• Optimize headers for search visibility
• Add SEO descriptions and alternative social sharing images
• Consider setting the Index as homepage to improve search priority

For Subpages:

• Both index and direct links can appear in search results
• Use noindex tags when needed to prevent:
  • Stacked index display issues
  • Special formatting problems with hashtag URLs

Social Media Sharing

Three main sharing options:

1. Complete Index Page
2. Specific section of an Index Page
3. Standalone subpage (direct URL)

Sharing Tips:

• Always use logged-out or incognito mode URLs
• Avoid using URLs containing '/config'
• For homepage Index, use main site URL
• For other Index Pages, include Index slug without additional page slugs

Template-Specific Sharing:

Grid and Slideshow:

• Use incognito mode
• Click desired page
• Copy and share browser URL

Stacked:

• Set anchor links
• Share URL with anchor

Direct URL Format:

• Use: domain.com/page-slug
• Remove hashtags (#)
• Remove Index Page slug if Index isn't homepage
• Example: Change "site.com/index/#/pageone" to "site.com/pageone"

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