Your canonical URL contains a fragment (the part after the # symbol). Canonical URLs should point to the main version of a page without any fragments, as fragments are typically used for in-page navigation and don't represent different content. Including fragments in canonical URLs can confuse search engines about which version of the page is the preferred one.
<link rel="canonical" href="https://example.com/page#section1">Remove the fragment (everything after and including the #) from the canonical URL.
<link rel="canonical" href="https://example.com/page">A clean canonical URL without fragments ensures that search engines understand the main page as the authoritative version, consolidating all SEO signals to the correct URL and preventing potential duplicate content issues.
This issue can affect your site's search engine rankings and user experience. Addressing it promptly helps ensure optimal performance and visibility in search results.
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