SE Roundtable

Google Has 40 Signals For Canonicalization

Did you know that Google uses around 40 different signals to perform canonicalization in Google Search? This not only includes numerous type of redirects, the rel canonical attribute but also…

SE Roundtable

Google Search Difference Between Clustering & Canonicalizatio...

Google’s John Mueller explained the difference between clustering and canonicalization within Google Search. He said, “Clustering is basically taking the pages that we think are the same. And then canonicalization…

Search Engine Journal

Google Updates Rel=Canonical Documentation

The newly updated rel=canonical documentation better explains how Google uses rel canonicals The post Google Updates Rel=Canonical Documentation appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Search Engine Journal

Canonicalization: Is It A Google Ranking Factor?

Canonicalization is confirmed to have a connection with search rankings, but is it a ranking factor? Find out here. The post Canonicalization: Is It A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first…

SE Roundtable

Google On Using Noindex & Canonical Tags

Historically, Google has said you should not use a noindex along with a canonical tag at the same time. But not always. John Mueller of Google said recently, “it depends.”…

Ahrefs

Canonicalization: What It Is & How It Works

According to Google Webmaster Trends Analyst Gary Illyes, ~60% of the internet is duplicate content. Canonicalization is complex and often misunderstood. I don’t think most of the duplicates are nefarious….