Darth Autocrat (Lyndon NA) highlighted that Google selecting a different domain as canonical can be a form of spam, referring to it as a 'Canonical Confusion' attack, which undermines original content.
Traian Neacsu expressed his surprise at seeing Google choose a canonical that is not linked to his domain, implying potential spam activity, which John Mu has not addressed.
In this scenario, it's important to enhance your site's reputation, as ultimately, struggling against negative SEO or content theft may be tied to underlying quality issues or penalties.
The issue of canonical confusion illustrates how Google's algorithm may mistakenly consolidate content from different domains, potentially leading to reputational damage for original creators.
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