Clean Up Tracking Parameters in Internal URLs

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What is this warning?

Your URL contains tracking parameters (like UTM parameters or click IDs) that are typically used for analytics. While useful for tracking external campaigns, these parameters can create duplicate content issues when used in internal links and make URLs unnecessarily long and complex.

How to Fix This Issue

How to Fix It

The Problem

/products/shoes?utm_source=internal&utm_campaign=header_nav

The Solution

Remove tracking parameters from internal links and canonical URLs. Use clean URLs for internal navigation.

/products/shoes

Why This Works

Clean internal URLs prevent duplicate content issues and provide better user experience while still allowing tracking parameters for external campaign links.

SEO Impact

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.

Automatic Detection

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