Duplicate content : what are best solutions
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Hello i am a beginner in website, I got my first report
the report saying that there are some duplicate content.
I would like to know What can I do to solve that issue ?
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Hi Dieumerci,
Gaston provided a great response to your question! Did it help answer your question? If so, please mark it as a "Good Answer." Regardless, we'd love to have an updated on your duplicate content issue.
Christy
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Hello Dieumerci,
There are multiple causes of duplicate contet, you should spot one by one those and tackle them all.
Here i'd suggest you some resources to improve your knowledge about duplicate content (yeap, there are houndreads of articles about this topic, just selected the ones from most respected sources)Duplicate content - Google Search Console Help
Duplicate Content - Moz Learning Center
Duplicate Content: causes and solutions - Yoast
DYI: Duplicate content checker - YoastIf you still have questions about how to fight against your duplicate content issues, drop another question with that specific problem. We'd love to help you out!
Best Luck.
GR.
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