Identical or very similar content appearing on multiple URLs. Can confuse search engines and dilute ranking signals.
Duplicate content is when the same (or very similar) content appears on multiple URLs. This can dilute ranking signals, confuse indexing (which URL should be canonical), and waste crawl budget. It’s common on ecommerce, faceted navigation, and sites with multiple “versions” of the same page.
Browse related definitions in the same glossary category.
Breadth of Content
The range of topics covered by a site within its niche. A broad, interlinked content base improves topical authority.
Cluster Content
A content model that connects related pages around a central 'pillar' topic to build topical authority.
Content Decay
The gradual loss of organic traffic as content becomes outdated or overtaken by competitors.
Content Gap
A topic or keyword competitors rank for but your site does not, representing an opportunity for new content.
Content Strategy
A plan for what content to create, who it is for, and how it supports business goals across the funnel (research, comparison, conversion, and retention).
Evergreen Content
Content that remains relevant over time, such as 'How to Choose a Hotel in Edinburgh'.
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