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Recurring events and duplicate content
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Does anyone have tips on how to work in an event system to avoid duplicate content in regards to recurring events? How do I best utilize on-page optimization?
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I recently answered a similar question here....
https://moz.com/community/q/how-to-handle-annual-content-2018-2019
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