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Canonical Tags Explained: Avoiding Duplicate Content
Canonical tags help search engines know which version of a page is the master copy. Here’s how to use them properly:
1️⃣ Why Canonical Tags Matter
- Duplicate content confuses search engines and can hurt your SEO.
- A canonical tag consolidates ranking signals to the original page.
2️⃣ How to Add a Canonical Tag
- Insert this tag in the <head> section:
- -> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.example.com/original-page" /> <-
- This tells search engines that “https://www.example.com/original-page” is the main version.
3️⃣ Use Canonicals for Similar Content
- Use canonical tags when you have similar pages (e.g., products with slight variations).
4️⃣ Avoid Cross-Domain Issues
- Use canonical tags correctly across multiple domains to prevent duplicate content penalties.
5️⃣ Test Canonical Implementation
- Use Google Search Console to check if Google recognizes your canonical tags properly.
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Canonical Tags Explained: Avoiding Duplicate Content
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