How to avoid duplicate content
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What is the recommended type of redirect to use when addressing duplicate content issues, and why?
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The recommended redirect type is a 301 redirect. This is because it avoids performance impacts for users; their browsers will remember the redirect and avoid unnecessary network round trips in the future.
What are the three tips given in the video to reduce duplicate content?
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The three tips to reduce duplicate content are:
- Combine similar pages when possible.
- Set a canonical URL in your code or HTTP headers.
- Consider redirecting from non-canonical URLs to the canonical ones (using 301 redirects).