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This is not a problem.

The issue with duplicate content is that you lose control over the copy that appears in the search results. Google will only show one page from your site if it thinks they are the same content. If Google sees each of your pages as unique then you can manipulate the positioning of the pages in the results.

So duplicate content is not an issue on the same page. You do however need to be wary of keyword stuffing i.e. putting in the keywords an unnatural amount of times.

Hi,

If I was you I would go into Google Webmaster tools and verify both versions of the site, then go to Configuration >> Setting >> Preferred domain and tell Google your preference.

You will need to do this with both verified versions of the domain. You can then delete the listing for the one you do not want

You will only need one Google Verification code.

That will sort the issue with Google

Geoff

Thanks,

Might pass that on to the developer

Thanks Andrea,

The info on rel=alternate was really useful.

https://developers.google.com/webmasters/smartphone-sites/details

Can you not just use href='/search.php' rel='canonical' /> in the head of all pages that serve the results?

Google will then index the original page people search from and ignore pages with query stringslike:

• /search.php?seo
• /search.php?ppc

Probably none of them. Don't do anything that has no benefit to your actual visitors.

Hi Mozzers,

I am looking to develop a mobile version of one of my sites and was wondering what was considered best practice for the following:

• Where to host it: m.domain.com or domain.com/mobile ?
• Is rel='canonical' enough to avoid mobile version being indexed or should I use "noindex" on mobile version?
• How to handle tablets? Which screen size sees mobile version? Which sees full site version?

Thanks in advance

Geoff

Tried rel=canonical tags in the ? Usually clears up dup content issues better than noindex

I'd go for #2

Hi,

Do some research here: http://www.reelseo.com/

Thanks Tim, I'll look into it.

Hi Keri, the UK (then Ireland, Spain and Germany). UK is most important at this time but a supplier who does all would be ideal.

Hey Mozzers,

I want to start recording phone calls as a result of PPC campaigns. Can anyone recommend an easy to implement system for setting this in place which will allow me to track calls placed as a result of PPC advertising. The ability to record the calls for training purposes would be a bonus.

Thanks in advance

Geoff

Hi,

I'd use Wistia.com (you can get a discount from Pro Perks) and it will generate a sitemap for you plus attribute your website as the original source of the content. And it looks way more professional than YouTube.

Hi Steve,

Interesting position. I don't think the branded URL link on the advert matters. It's a URL link. with no keywords as part of the anchor text, next to a phone number and providing users with value. It doesn't look like you are trying to manipulate anything, worst that is going to happen is it will be discounted.

I might have misunderstood the question but what really matters is how you get to the content not necessarily the URL structure (relevancy required - no spam please).

Given this "freshness" aspect i.e. recent links / social shares will enhance the opportunities for this particular page to appear in the results (given other SEO boxes are "ticked"), the "extra" folders will not matter.