When the user wants to configure canonical URLs, fix duplicate content, or consolidate URL signals. Also use when the user mentions "canonical," "canonical URL," "duplicate content," "duplicate content fix," "preferred URL," or "URL consolidation." For GSC duplicates, use google-search-console.
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Guides canonical tag configuration to consolidate duplicate content and declare preferred URLs.
When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.
Check for project context first: If .claude/project-context.md or .cursor/project-context.md exists, read it for site URL and language structure.
Identify:
| Method | When | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| 301 redirect | Preferred; server can redirect | Strongest — permanent redirect |
| Canonical tag | Cannot redirect (e.g. params, pagination) | Strong — HTML signal |
| robots.txt | Block non-canonical paths | Weak — advisory only |
Use 301 for HTTP→HTTPS, www variants, trailing slash. Use canonical for params, pagination, UTM.
HTTPS is a ranking signal (Google, 2014). Users and crawlers should access only the HTTPS version.
| Requirement | Action |
|---|---|
| SSL/TLS certificate | Install valid certificate; use Let's Encrypt for free |
| 301 redirect | HTTP → HTTPS; all HTTP requests redirect to HTTPS |
| Mixed content | No HTTP resources on HTTPS pages; fix mixed content warnings |
| HSTS | Optional; Strict-Transport-Security header for repeat visitors |
WWW vs non-WWW: Choose one preferred version; 301 redirect the other. See canonical rules above.
| Rule | Note |
|---|---|
| Absolute URL | Include https:// |
| Consistency | Must match current page URL or the chosen preferred version |
| No chains | A→B→C is invalid |
export const metadata = {
alternates: {
canonical: "https://example.com/page-slug",
languages: {
zh: "https://example.com/zh/page-slug",
en: "https://example.com/page-slug",
"x-default": "https://example.com/page-slug",
},
},
};
<link rel="canonical" href="https://example.com/page-slug" />
Apache (.htaccess):
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]
Nginx:
return 301 https://$host$request_uri;
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When the user wants to create, optimize, or audit 404 error pages. Also use when the user mentions "404 page," "404 error," "error page," "page not found," "broken link page," "404 design," "custom 404," "404 redirect," "404 page UX," or "404 recovery." For sitewide page planning, use website-structure.
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When the user wants to create, optimize, or audit About page content. Also use when the user mentions "about page," "about us," "company story," "our team," "about section," "company overview," "brand story," "team page," or "who we are." For sitewide page planning, use website-structure.
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When the user wants to plan, implement, or optimize affiliate marketing strategy. Also use when the user mentions "affiliate marketing," "affiliate program strategy," "CPS model," "affiliate recruitment," "commission structure," "affiliate partners," "affiliate network," "affiliate tracking," "affiliate commission," or "partner marketing." For affiliate page, use affiliate-page-generator.
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When the user wants to create, optimize, or audit affiliate program page content. Also use when the user mentions "affiliate program," "affiliate page," "partner program," "referral program page," "affiliate landing," "partner landing," "commission page," or "affiliate signup." For affiliate program strategy, use affiliate-marketing.
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When the user wants to track AI search traffic in GA4 or GSC. Also use when the user mentions "AI traffic," "ChatGPT referral," "Perplexity traffic," "AI Overviews," "GA4 AI sources," "AI search analytics," "track AI referrals," "AI search traffic," "Claude traffic," or "how to track AI traffic." For AI SEO strategy, use generative-engine-optimization.
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When the user wants to create, optimize, or audit alternatives or comparison content (page or blog article). Also use when the user mentions "alternatives page," "alternatives listicle," "X alternatives," "competitor comparison," "vs page," "compare page," "best alternatives to X," "switch from X," "competitor brand traffic," "brand keyword ads," or "intercept competitor search." For competitor research, use competitor-research.
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