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There are several steps to properly incorporate alerts into a Pine script indicator:

1. Define the conditions for the alert: Determine at what point you want an alert to be triggered. This might be when an indicator crosses a certain threshold or when two indicators converge or diverge.

2. Set up the alert function: Use the alert() function in Pine script to set up the alert. This function will be triggered when the conditions defined in step 1 are met.

3. Customize the alert message: Use the alert_message parameter with the alert() function to create a customized message for the alert. This message should provide the user with the necessary information about the alert trigger.

4. Add optional sound and pop-up: If desired, use the alert() function to include an audible alert or a pop-up notification in addition to the customized message.

5. Test the alert: Once the alert has been set up, test it to ensure that it triggers correctly.

6. Save and share the indicator with alert: Finally, save the indicator with the alert functionality and share with others so that they can use it to make informed trading decisions.