Canonical and On-Page Report Card

[InigoOU]

Hello,

One quick question about rel canonical.

If i use SeoMoz amazing on-page optimization tool i get a grade B if i use www.mydomain.com and my keyword. I get a grade A if i use https://www.mydomain.com and same keyword.

I get the grade B coz i don't get the check mark to "Appropriate Use of Rel Canonical" box.

Should i use this rel canonical stuff if i  am 301 redirecting www. version to https://www. version already.

Regards,

OÜInigo

[Chris.Menke]

No, you don't have to rel canonical one page to another if you are already 301ing that same page to the other.