Quick Reference
Element Code: IN-019
Issue: HTTPS page canonicalizes to HTTP version
Impact: May prevent HTTPS version from being indexed
Fix: Update canonical to HTTPS URL
Detection: Screaming Frog, Sitebulb
What Is This Issue?
If your site uses HTTPS but canonicals point to HTTP, search engines may index the insecure version. This undermines your HTTPS migration and security signals.
Why This Matters for Your Website
HTTPS is preferred by search engines. Canonicalizing to HTTP can hurt rankings and security perception.
How to Fix This Issue
- Update all canonicals: Change http:// to https://
- Check site-wide: May be a configuration issue
- Verify redirects: HTTP should 301 to HTTPS
Tools for Detection
- Screaming Frog: Identifies protocol mismatches in canonicals
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
Your HTTPS pages have canonicals pointing to HTTP. Update them to HTTPS to ensure the secure versions are indexed.
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