John Mueller emphasized that for websites featuring versions, like APIs or yearly editions, maintaining a stable URL for the current version is crucial for SEO.
He pointed out that archiving previous versions on separate URLs, such as the Google Ads API does, is a recommended approach to streamline user experience and improve link structure.
Mueller also suggested using versioned directories to enhance visibility in search results while keeping the current version easy to access and link to.
Additionally, he recommended implementing link-rel-canonical to consolidate search focus on the stable URL while allowing specific version access via a versioned URL.
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