How Do I Add a Canonical Tag to Webflow?

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In this tutorial, we will learn how to add a canonical tag to a website built with Webflow. The canonical tag is an important element in search engine optimization (SEO) as it helps search engines understand the preferred version of a webpage when multiple versions exist. By specifying the canonical URL, you can avoid duplicate content issues and ensure that search engines properly index your website.

Step 1: Accessing the Page Settings

To add a canonical tag in Webflow, you need to access the page settings of the specific page where you want to add it. Follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to your Webflow account and select your project.
  2. In the Designer, navigate to the Pages panel located on the left-hand side.
  3. Select the desired page by clicking on it.
  4. In the top-right corner, click on “Page Settings” button.

Step 2: Adding the Canonical Tag

Once you are in the page settings, follow these steps to add the canonical tag:

  1. Click on “SEO” tab: In the Page Settings panel, you will find multiple tabs including “SEO”. Click on it to access SEO-related settings for your webpage.
  2. Scroll down to “Head Code”: In this section, you can add custom code that will be placed within the head tags of your webpage.
  3. Add canonical tag code: To add a canonical tag, you need to insert an HTML element with appropriate attributes. Use the following code:
<link rel="canonical" href="https://www.example.com">

Note: Replace “https://www.com” with the actual URL of the preferred version of your webpage.

Example:

<link rel="canonical" href="https://www.com/blog/post-1">

Explanation: In this example, we are specifying that the canonical URL for the current webpage is “https://www.com/blog/post-1”. This means that search engines should treat this version as the preferred one.

Step 3: Publish Your Changes

Once you have added the canonical tag, make sure to publish your changes to reflect them on your live website. Click on the “Publish” button located at the top-right corner of the Designer to publish your updated page.

Congratulations! You have successfully added a canonical tag to your Webflow website.

Remember, using canonical tags correctly can improve your website’s SEO and prevent any potential duplicate content issues. Take advantage of this powerful tool to optimize your website for search engines.