Why this matters
Once a blog grows, a single archive page can become too long. Pagination keeps pages useful while preserving access to older posts.
Setup
Paginate the main blog archive first, then category archives if they become large. Keep page URLs simple and avoid changing existing post URLs.
Implementation notes
Link previous and next pages clearly. The first page should remain the canonical archive entry point from navigation and the homepage.
Final checklist
- Main archive is crawlable
- Older posts remain reachable
- Pagination URLs are predictable