Glossary Term

    Keyword Cannibalization

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    Quick definition: Keyword cannibalization occurs when two or more pages on the same website compete for the same keyword, splitting ranking signals and weakening both pages.

    What it means

    Keyword cannibalization happens when multiple URLs on your site target the same query intent. Google has to choose which page to surface, and link equity, click signals, and crawl attention end up split across the competing URLs.

    The fix is usually consolidation: merge thin overlapping pages, set canonical tags to a single preferred URL, or differentiate the pages by intent (transactional vs. informational).

    Why it matters for real estate SEO

    Real estate agents commonly cannibalize themselves with multiple "best realtor in [city]" landing pages, neighbourhood pages that overlap, and blog posts that target the same buyer guide query. Auditing for cannibalization can recover lost organic traffic without any new content investment.

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    Related terms

    Canonical Tag
    A canonical tag is an HTML element that tells Google which version of a page is the preferred one when duplicate or similar content exists across multiple URLs.
    Internal Linking
    Internal linking is the practice of linking between pages on your own website.
    Pillar Page
    A pillar page is a long, complete page that covers a broad topic and links out to deeper sub-pages.
    Backlink
    A backlink is a link from another website pointing to yours, acting as a vote of confidence to Google.

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