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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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