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Canonical Tag Targets a Redirect on Squarespace

A canonical tag points to a URL that redirects to another location. This sends mixed signals to search engines about the preferred URL.

Issue ID: CRAWL-CANONICAL-REDIRECT-001Severity: moderateEffort: M

Why this matters

A canonical tag points to a URL that redirects to another location. This sends mixed signals to search engines about the preferred URL. This affects how clearly search engines understand the page and how persuasive it looks in search results.

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How to fix this on Squarespace

Use canonical or URL settings carefully.

  1. 1Review page URL settings and duplication patterns.
  2. 2If needed, inject a canonical tag in advanced settings or code injection.
  3. 3Republish and verify.

After you fix it

  • ✓Check that the canonical URL resolves without any redirects

Same fix, other platforms

Fix canonical tag targets a redirect on a different CMS

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