Duplicate content
What is duplicate content?
Duplicate content is substantially identical text available at more than one URL, either on the same site or across sites. It splits ranking signals rather than incurring a direct penalty.
Why it matters
Syndicating a guest post on your own blog word-for-word is a frequent cause. Rewrite it or canonicalise to the original.
Resolve internal duplication with canonicals, redirects, or parameter handling.
Related terms
- Canonical tag
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- Content syndication
Syndication is republishing an existing article on another platform, with permission, to reach a new audience.…
- Indexing
Indexing is the step where a search engine stores and organises a crawled page so it can be returned in results. A page …
Cite this definition
Guest Post Website. “Duplicate content.” Guest Posting & SEO Glossary. https://guestpostwebsite.com/glossary/duplicate-content