Understanding and Implementing Canonical Links for Your Website or Funnel

What is a Canonical Link?

A canonical link is a tool used to inform search engines about the primary version of a webpage when there are multiple pages with identical or similar content. By establishing a canonical URL, you help search engines avoid treating duplicate content as separate pages, ensuring that the correct version is indexed and ranked. For example, if two different URLs display the same content, setting one as the canonical URL directs search engines to prioritize that version.

Steps to Add a Canonical Link to Your SEO Metadata

Here’s how you can add a canonical link to the SEO metadata of your website or funnel:

1. Open the Page Editor: Navigate to your website or funnel’s page editor or builder. Look for the "SEO Meta Data" option in the top menu. 

2. Find the Canonical Links Section: In the SEO Meta Data settings, scroll down to locate the "Canonical Links" option under the "Links & Tags" section. Click the "+Add" button to proceed.

3. Enter the Canonical URL: Input the URL of the page you want to establish as the canonical version. This is the page you want search engines to recognize as the main source.

4. Save Your Changes: After adding the canonical URL, save your SEO metadata settings. Also, ensure you save the changes to the webpage or funnel. 

Verifying Your Canonical Link

To confirm that your canonical link is correctly implemented, follow these steps:

1. Preview the Page: First, preview the page where the canonical link has been added. 

2. View the Source Code: Right-click on the page and select "View Page Source" to open the HTML source code for that page. 

3. Locate the Canonical Link: In the source code, search for the canonical link element and check that it points to the correct URL.

Troubleshooting and Common Questions

• Why isn’t my canonical link showing? 
  Be sure that both the SEO metadata settings and the page have been saved properly. Additionally, review the URL to confirm there are no errors.

• Can I assign more than one canonical URL to a page? 
  No, it's important to have just one canonical link per page to avoid confusing search engines.