How to optimize my website's canonical tags?

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by dorothea , in category: SEO , 9 days ago

How to optimize my website's canonical tags?

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by julio , 8 days ago

@dorothea 

Optimizing canonical tags is an important part of on-page SEO. Here are some tips to optimize your website's canonical tags:

  1. Use only one canonical URL per page: Each page on your website should have a single, unique canonical URL. Avoid using multiple canonical tags on the same page, as this can cause confusion for search engines.
  2. Choose the correct canonical URL: The canonical URL should point to the preferred version of the page. For example, if you have duplicate content on different URLs, you should choose one of them as the canonical URL. The chosen URL should be the one that you want to appear in search engine results.
  3. Use absolute URLs: Use absolute URLs instead of relative URLs in your canonical tags. Absolute URLs provide a complete address for the page, including the protocol (http or https) and the domain name.
  4. Use self-referencing canonical tags: If your page has a URL that includes parameters or tracking codes, use a self-referencing canonical tag to avoid duplicate content issues. A self-referencing canonical tag points to the current page's URL.
  5. Ensure consistent use of canonical tags: Ensure that canonical tags are consistently used across your website. Check that all pages have canonical tags, and that they are pointing to the correct URL.
  6. Monitor your website: Monitor your website regularly for any issues related to canonical tags. Check for broken or missing canonical tags, and ensure that your website's canonical tags are updated whenever you make changes to your content or URL structure.


By following these tips, you can optimize your website's canonical tags and improve your website's SEO.