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Keyword cannibalization is one of the most misunderstood SEO concepts.

In fact, some SEOs still claim it doesn't exist, adding to the confusion and.

But the reality is that keyword cannibalization is a problem on many websites, and it can definitely drag down your rankings.

It's probably not what you imagine.

With that in mind, let’s set the record straight and help you understand what it is, what it isn’t, and how you can find and fix issues that could be preventing your website from reaching its full potential.

What is keyword cannibalization in SEO?
Too often, keyword cannibalization is explained as the presence of multiple pages on your website targeting the same keyword: one page cannibalizes the other's ability to rank list of real mobile database and neither performs as it should.

But this is not the case.

Just because two or more pages on your website are optimized for the same keyword doesn't automatically mean that either or even neither of them will rank.

Keyword cannibalization is a matter of intention
Keyword cannibalization is about intent.