If you see indexing-related warnings in Google Search Console, don’t worry—these are not errors but intentional settings to optimize your site’s SEO. Pixpa automatically restricts system-generated pages (such as checkout, cart, and login pages) from being indexed, ensuring only relevant content appears in search results.
Why Are Some Pages Not Indexed?
Google flags certain URLs because:
✅ System pages do not exist as standalone pages and should not be indexed.
✅ Canonical tags and redirects guide Google to the correct URLs, avoiding duplicates.
✅ Google bots may detect random non-existent URLs (404 errors) entered manually.
These warnings do not impact your site’s visibility and can be safely ignored.
Common Google Search Console Messages & Their Meaning
1. Page with Redirects
Google detected pages that redirect to another URL (e.g., HTTP to HTTPS, old URLs to new ones).
✅ No action needed – Redirects are normal and managed automatically.
2. Excluded by ‘Noindex’ Tag
Pixpa prevents system pages from indexing (cart, checkout, admin) to improve SEO.
✅ No action needed – These pages are intentionally blocked.
3. Alternative Page with Proper Canonical Tag
Google found multiple versions of a page and follows the canonical version.
✅ No action needed – Pixpa sets canonical tags to prevent duplicate indexing.
4. Duplicate Without User-Selected Canonical
Google detected similar pages and selected the best version to index.
✅ No action needed unless an important page is missing from search results.
5. 404 (Page Not Found)
Google bots may find non-existent pages if users type random URLs.
✅ No action needed – This helps keep irrelevant pages out of search results.
🔗 To redirect old URLs, use Pixpa’s 301 Redirect Tool.
6. Soft 404
Google thinks a page is too empty or not useful for search indexing.
✅ Consider adding content or deleting the page if unnecessary.
7. Crawled – Currently Not Indexed
Google found these pages but chose not to index them due to low priority or duplicate content.
✅ No action needed – Google may index them later.
8. Duplicate, Google Chose a Different Canonical Than User
Google indexed a different version of a page than the one you specified.
✅ No action needed unless a specific URL needs priority.
Your Website is Indexed & Searchable
Your website is correctly indexed and accessible on the https www version of your website. Google simply informs you about redirects and canonical links to avoid duplicate indexing.
Final Thoughts
Google Search Console alerts are informational, not errors. Pixpa’s SEO system is designed to handle these automatically, so you can safely ignore them.