Technical Definition
Content cannibalization occurs when multiple pages compete for the same keywords, diluting ranking signals. Symptoms: ranking fluctuations between URLs, neither page ranking as well as expected. Causes: similar content on different pages, over-targeting same keywords. Solutions: consolidate content, differentiate topics, use canonical tags, or noindex lower-priority pages.
Simple Explanation (ELI13)
Content cannibalization is when multiple pages on your site compete against each other for the same search. Instead of one strong page ranking, you have two weaker ones fighting. It's like your own team members tackling each other. Fix it by combining similar pages or making each one about something different.
Related Terms
Keyword Targeting, Content Consolidation, Internal Competition, Canonical
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