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Canonical URLs: What They Are and How to Use rel=canonical Correctly

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Canonical URLs: What They Are and How to Use rel=canonical Correctly

Canonical tags tell Google which version of a page is the main one. Learn when you need them, the common mistakes and how canonicals interact with redirects.

6 November 2026·8 min read

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02On-Page SEO8 min readXML Sitemaps: How to Build, Submit and Use Them for SEOAn XML sitemap helps Google discover your pages. Learn how to create one on any platform, submit it in Search Console and use it to surface content gaps.03On-Page SEO9 min readVideo SEO: How to Rank Videos on Google and YouTubeVideo now fills a large share of search results. Learn how to optimise YouTube titles, descriptions and embedded videos so your content gets found on both engines.04On-Page SEO9 min readSEO Copywriting: Write Copy That Ranks and ConvertsSEO copywriting balances search intent with persuasion. Learn how to integrate keywords naturally, structure pages for scannability and write effective CTAs.05On-Page SEO9 min readAnchor Text Strategy: Writing Links That Signal RelevanceAnchor text tells Google what a linked page is about. Learn the different types, over-optimisation risks and how to build a varied anchor text profile.06On-Page SEO9 min readBlog Formatting: How Structure Lifts Rankings and Reduces BounceSee how blog formatting affects SEO and reader behaviour, with practical rules for headings, lists, spacing and structure that lift rankings and cut bounce.07On-Page SEO9 min readImage SEO: Optimise Images to Drive Real Search TrafficOptimise images for SEO with alt text, file names, compression and structured data to drive real search traffic from Google Images and speed up your pages.08On-Page SEO9 min readWordPress SEO Checklist: Settings That Actually MatterMost WordPress SEO guides are padded with advice that barely moves rankings. This checklist focuses on the settings and configurations that make a real difference to how your site ranks.09On-Page SEO9 min readFeatured Snippets: How to Win Position Zero on GoogleLearn how to win featured snippets and position zero on Google with structured formatting, direct answers, and content that search engines can extract cleanly.10On-Page SEO8 min readReadability and SEO: Why Plain Writing Ranks BetterComplex, dense writing drives readers away and harms your SEO. Learn how readability affects rankings, what scores to target, and how to make your blog posts easier to read.11On-Page SEO7 min readBlog Post Titles and H1 Tags: On-Page SEO FundamentalsYour title tag and H1 are the strongest on-page SEO signals on any blog post. Learn how to write titles that rank, earn clicks, and set the right expectations for readers.12On-Page SEO8 min readSchema Markup for Blog Posts: Win Rich ResultsSchema markup tells search engines exactly what your content contains, which can earn rich results in search. Learn which schema types to use and how to add them to blog posts.13On-Page SEO7 min readHow to Write a Meta Description That Gets ClicksA good meta description summarises your page and persuades searchers to click. Learn the ideal length, structure, and wording to write descriptions that lift your click rate.14On-Page SEO8 min readInternal Links SEO: How They Boost Your Blog RankingsInternal links spread authority, help Google crawl your site, and guide readers deeper. Learn how to build an internal linking strategy that lifts your blog rankings.

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Canonical URLs: What They Are and How to Use rel=canonical Correctly

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