SEO and social media platforms treat index pages differently than standard pages due to their collection-based nature. Here's how to optimize them effectively:

SEO Optimization for Index Pages

For main index pages:

• Include relevant keywords throughout content
• Optimize headings for search intent
• Add SEO descriptions and alternative social sharing images
• Consider setting as homepage for better search engine prioritization

For index subpages:

• Add noindex tags when needed to prevent unwanted search appearances
• Avoid issues with stacked indexes and special format subpages
• Prevent broken user experiences from direct search result clicks

Social Media Sharing

Three main sharing options:

1. Complete index page
2. Specific section hotlinks
3. Standalone subpage URLs

URL Sharing Best Practices:

• Use logged-out URLs (avoid /config in URLs)
• For homepage indexes: use main site URL
• For other indexes: include index page slug
• For direct subpage links: use clean URLs without hashtags

Sharing Specific Sections:

• Grid/Slideshow: Share secret mode URLs
• Stack: Use anchor links for specific sections
• Direct URLs: Remove index slugs and hashtags

Example URL Format: Instead of: https://www.yoursite.com/index/#/pageone Use: https://www.yoursite.com/pageone

Remember to test all shared URLs while logged out to ensure proper functionality for visitors.

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