"It's fine if you have multiple URLs for the same page but you're making it harder on yourself. Google will pick one to keep, but you might have preferences."
"There's no penalty or ranking demotion if you have multiple URLs going to the same content; almost all sites have it in variations."
"A lot of technical SEO is basically search-engine whispering, being consistent with hints, and monitoring to see that they get picked up."
Google can handle multiple URLs for the same web page, but it complicates the indexing process. John Mueller emphasized that Google will choose one URL to index, which may not align with user preferences. While having multiple URLs does not incur penalties or affect rankings, it is common among websites. Consistency in technical SEO practices is crucial for ensuring the preferred URL is recognized by Google, as it involves providing clear signals and monitoring outcomes.
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