WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from the Web

Canonicalisation

Definition:

The term "canonicalisation" refers to the process of converting data that may be expressed in multiple, different ways into a single, standard form. In the context of websites and search engine optimization (SEO), canonicalisation is the practice of selecting the preferred URL or version of a webpage when there are multiple URLs or duplicates that lead to the same content.

Examples:

Example 1 - Noun (SEO):

In SEO, canonicalisation helps prevent duplicate content issues. It ensures search engines consider a single, preferred URL for indexing and ranking a webpage. For instance, when implementing canonicalisation, the website owner sets the canonical tag to indicate the primary URL for a specific page.

Example 2 - Noun (Data):

Canonicalisation of data involves transforming different representations of the same information into a standardized format. This ensures consistency and improves data integration and analysis across systems. For example, in a bank's database, customer names could undergo canonicalisation to capitalize the first letter of each name.

Example 3 - Verb:

Web developers often need to canonicalise URLs to consolidate link equity and avoid SEO problems. By properly canonicalising the URLs, they can ensure search engines understand the single, preferred URL for indexing the webpage.

Related Products:

Here are some books related to SEO and web development on Amazon:

• SEO Optimization
• Web Development
• Search Engine Optimization