Is it possible to give CMS pages a canonical in Webflow?
Yes, it is possible to give CMS pages a canonical URL in Webflow. A canonical URL is a way to indicate to search engines that a specific URL represents the master copy of a page. This is particularly useful for CMS (Content Management System) pages where multiple URLs might lead to the same content. By specifying a canonical URL, you are telling search engines which version of the page you want them to index.
Here's how you can give CMS pages a canonical URL in Webflow:
- Open the Webflow Designer and go to the CMS Collections panel.
- Select the CMS collection you want to add a canonical URL to.
- Click on the "Collection settings" button (gear icon) for that collection.
- In the Collection settings panel, scroll down to the SEO options.
- Enable the "Advanced SEO options" toggle if it's not already enabled.
- Find the "Canonical URL" field and enter the desired canonical URL for the CMS pages in that collection.
- Save your changes.
By setting a canonical URL for your CMS pages, you ensure that search engines will index the specified URL as the main reference for that page's content. This helps to consolidate SEO authority and prevent duplicate content issues.
It's important to note that the canonical URL feature in Webflow is only available for CMS pages and not for static pages or collection template pages.
Giving CMS pages a canonical URL in Webflow is a best practice for SEO, as it helps search engines understand the preferred version of the content and avoids duplicate content penalties.
