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Canonical URL mismatch

The canonical tag points to a different URL than the page you're on. Search engines may consolidate signals to the wrong URL.

Common causes

  • Canonical points to www while page is non-www (or vice versa).
  • Trailing slash mismatch.
  • HTTP vs HTTPS mismatch.

How to fix

  • Ensure canonical matches the preferred URL exactly.
  • Use a consistent URL format across the site.
  • Validate with Canonical URL Checker.

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