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Keyword cannibalization can be detrimental to SEO<\/a> efforts, because it can make it hard for search engines<\/a> to determine which page is most relevant for a given keyword<\/a>. This can lower the rankings for all of the pages involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid keyword cannibalization, it\u2019s important to carefully plan your website\u2019s structure<\/a> and content. It\u2019s wise to ensure that each page has a unique focus, and use targeted keywords accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, it may also be necessary to use 301 redirects<\/a> to point search engines and visitors to the most relevant pages. By taking this step, website owners can avoid keyword cannibalization and boost the chances of their pages ranking highly in search results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Keyword cannibalization is when multiple pages on a website compete for the same keyword, resulting in search engine confusion over which page to rank. 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