Add a canonical URL
A canonical tag tells search engines which URL is the preferred version of this page. Follow the steps below on your stack, then re-check the live URL.
A canonical tag tells search engines which URL is the preferred version of this page.
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At a glance
| Time | ~10 min |
|---|---|
| Category | SEO |
| Steps | 3 |
| Stacks | WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Next.js, HTML, more |
Steps
Add an absolute canonical for this page (full https:// URL).
On a unique URL, the canonical should point to itself.
Place it in <head> or your framework metadata.
In HTML / static
Add <link rel="canonical" href="https://yoursite.com/this-page"> in <head>.
Snippet
<link rel="canonical" href="https://yoursite.com/this-page">
FAQ
- What does “Add a canonical URL” fix?
- A canonical tag tells search engines which URL is the preferred version of this page.
- How long does this usually take?
- About 10 minutes on most CMS and code stacks when you already have access to edit the page.
- Where do I start?
- Start with: Add an absolute canonical for this page (full https:// URL). Then use the platform picker on this page for placement notes.