Quick Reference
Element Code: AM-003
Issue: AMP page canonical points to robots.txt blocked URL
Impact: AMP relationship invalid, cannot serve AMP
Fix: Unblock canonical URL or fix AMP canonical
Detection: Screaming Frog, robots.txt testing
What Is This Issue?
An AMP page canonicalizing to a blocked URL creates an invalid relationship. Google cannot associate the AMP with its blocked canonical.
Why This Matters for Your Website
This completely breaks AMP functionality for the affected pages.
How to Fix This Issue
- Unblock canonical: Remove from robots.txt
- Or update AMP: Point to accessible canonical
Tools for Detection
- Screaming Frog: Checks canonical accessibility
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
Your AMP page points to a URL blocked by robots.txt. Either unblock that URL or point the AMP to an accessible page.
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