"Alternate page with proper canonical tag" in Google Search Console - 18 Page Errors

Topic summary

A Shopify store owner is experiencing 18 “Alternate page with proper canonical tag” errors in Google Search Console, indicating duplicate page issues.

Key Problems:

  • Multiple duplicate pages flagged by Google
  • Google continues to recognize product pages that no longer exist on the store
  • Canonical tag errors persist despite troubleshooting attempts

Current Status:

  • The user has watched multiple YouTube tutorials but hasn’t resolved the issues
  • Seeking community help to fix these Search Console errors
  • No solutions or responses provided yet in the thread
Summarized with AI on November 12. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

Hey Community,

I’ve having issues with duplicate pages and “Alternate page with proper canonical tag” in Google Search Console. I’ve got 18 page errors, watched numerous YouTube videos on how to fix and I still can’t solve the issues. Please Help!

Google is also recognising product pages that don’t exist any longer on my Shopify store

www.henleybeachproteinco.com.au