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Content syndication

What is content syndication?

Syndication is republishing an existing article on another platform, with permission, to reach a new audience.

Why it matters

Ask for a canonical tag or at minimum a clear link back to the original to protect the source page.

Syndication builds reach; guest posting builds relationships and unique content. They serve different goals.

Related terms

  • Duplicate content

    Duplicate content is substantially identical text available at more than one URL, either on the same site or across site

  • Guest posting

    Guest posting is the practice of writing an article for someone else's website in exchange for exposure, authority, and

  • Canonical tag

    A canonical tag tells search engines which URL is the preferred version of a page when several URLs show similar content

Cite this definition

Guest Post Website. “Content syndication.” Guest Posting & SEO Glossary. https://guestpostwebsite.com/glossary/syndication