How does a CMS handle SEO redirects and canonical URLs?
A CMS (Content Management System) handles SEO redirects and canonical URLs by providing tools and features to manage them effectively. Redirects are used to redirect users and search engines from one URL to another, preserving SEO value. CMS platforms offer options to set up redirects easily, either through the CMS interface or by editing the .htaccess file. Canonical URLs are used to specify the preferred version of a webpage when there are multiple URLs pointing to the same content. CMS typically handles canonical URLs automatically by generating the canonical tag in the HTML code. This helps search engines understand the primary version of the content and avoid duplicate content penalties.