Quick Reference
Element Code: OR-005
Issue: Google selected a different canonical than specified
Impact: Your preferred URL may not be indexed
Fix: Strengthen signals for preferred canonical
Detection: Google Search Console
What Is This Issue?
When Google ignores your canonical, it disagrees with your canonicalization.
Why This Matters for Your Website
The page you want to rank may not be indexed.
How to Fix This Issue
- Check GSC: What did Google select?
- Compare: Why might Google prefer other?
- Strengthen: Internal links, quality
Tools for Detection
- Search Console: URL Inspection canonical
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
Strengthen signals to your preferred URL with internal links and quality improvements.
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