Standardize Your Use of Trailing Slashes on URLs

URL Analyzer

What is this warning?

Some of your URLs end with a trailing slash (`/`) and some don't. Search engines can treat these as two separate URLs (`/page/` and `/page`), which can lead to duplicate content issues. It's important to pick one style and stick with it consistently across your entire site.

How to Fix This Issue

How to Fix It

The Problem

Having both `/about` and `/contact/` on your site.

The Solution

Choose whether you want to use trailing slashes or not. Then, configure your server to automatically redirect all URLs to your preferred version. For example, redirect all non-slash URLs to the version with a slash.

Why This Works

Enforcing a consistent URL structure prevents duplicate content issues and ensures that all links and SEO value are consolidated to a single, canonical URL for each page.

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

Black SEO Analyzer automatically checks for this warning during site analysis, along with hundreds of other technical SEO issues.

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