Main site is example.com but 301 redirects to example.com/

[greenhornet77]

Is this a problem?

Should we remove this example.com/ if possible?

[fabioricotta-84038]

I don't see any real problems in your situation. Try to add a canonical from example.com/ to example.com just to make sure Google understand.

It is not a BIIIIIG deal, but the canonical should guarantee your rankings.

[SEO5Team]

I suggest you also read this post here  and the comments. Discusses the issue at length.

[fabioricotta-84038]

It's important to highlight that this is a 2009 article...

[SEO5Team]

Referenced that article because it highlights the importance of consistency in the url string.