Canonical does not point to a redirect
What the check finds
The canonical points at a redirect rather than a final URL, which leaves the intended target ambiguous.
Why it matters for AI answers
A canonical that points at a redirect sends mixed signals about which URL is the real one. Search engines may pick a different URL than intended.
How to fix it
- Set rel="canonical" to the final URL that the redirect lands on.
- Make sure the canonical target returns 200 with no further redirect.
- Keep canonicals, internal links and sitemap entries on the same final URL.
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