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An article that is part of a larger content: canonical, noindex or nothing?

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Ewerton.RD last edited by
Hi everyone!

I have a big and complete content about something and my team did a new post with part of this content (to send to prospects and use in email automation).

Which one is my best option:
- Canonical from the post to the complete (and oldest) content - thats my personal choice
- Noindex in the new post
- Remove this part from de big and complete content (and put a link to the new content)
- Do nothing
- Other option (tell me please)
PS: Both contents are ranking for the same keyword, but Search Console dont present issue like duplicate content

Best regards!
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Ewerton.RD @paupastorlopez last edited by

Thanks for your answer @Pau PL
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paupastorlopez last edited by

Hi Ewerton,

in my opinion the best choice is your personal choice, a canonical from the short and new version of the content to the long and old one.

Greetings!
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