A number of factors will determine which page should be the canonical one, including URL quality, presence in the sitemap, and rel=canonical labeling. Some sites may even allow users to select a preferred page, which could lead Google to select a different one. In many cases, different language versions of a single page are considered duplicates unless the main content is in a different language. In such cases, the canonical page can be translated.<\/span><\/p>\n

For a website to be indexed on Google, it must use reliable signals about the canonical page. These signals are encoded in the head section of the website, and tell Google about the existence of duplicate, near-duplicate, or source page content. By including a canonical instruction, you can ensure your website appears high on the search results pages. While duplicate content is not a huge issue, it can hamper the consolidation of primary content in the results page.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"