Definition
Near-duplicate content means pages repeat the same thin template, so they are not distinct coverage. Topic coverage needs depth on a subject, and these copies do not supply a separate subject.
Short answer
Near-duplicate content is a set of pages that repeat the same thin template. They are not distinct topic coverage, even when each URL looks like an extra page.
What to check
- Compare pages that share one template
- See if only a label changes
- Refuse to call clones distinct coverage
- Ask for depth instead of copies
What this does not claim
Collapsing near-duplicate templates does not guarantee a position gain. Mika does not guarantee that distinct coverage will be rewarded with a place in results or a citation.
A practical example
Suppose several URLs reuse one thin template and change only a label in the heading. Those pages are near-duplicate content, so they do not count as distinct topic coverage.
FAQ
What is the short answer?
Near-duplicate content is a set of pages that repeat the same thin template. They are not distinct topic coverage, even when each URL looks like an extra page.
What does this page not claim?
Collapsing near-duplicate templates does not guarantee a position gain. Mika does not guarantee that distinct coverage will be rewarded with a place in results or a citation.
Next step
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