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Canonicalization: SEO Mythbusting
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About this video
Is canonicalisation a directive or a signal? Martin Splitt and Rachel Costello work through common myths about it, with timestamps to jump to each question.
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Why watch it
Martin Splitt of Google and technical SEO Rachel Costello tackle common myths about canonicalisation, including whether it is a directive or a signal. Timestamps let you jump to each question.
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