Introduction

URL Canonicalization , VirtueMart extensions, SEO & Metadata

Aimy Canonical creates a canonical link tag for your website. If your website can be visited via more than one URL you can set the preferred domain name and protocol (http, https) with this plugin. For search engine optimization (SEO) you prevent the duplicate content problem by defining a canonical URL.


Aimy Canonical is easy to use and set up within less than 5 minutes: Install the plugin, type in the URL once for all of your website's pages in the plugin configuration and save your changes!

Additional Pro Features:

  • Set custom canonical path and override protocol and domain for single items (in Joomla! articles, categories, tags and menu items)
  • Enables VirtueMart Canonical SEF URLs
  • Support for more third party extensions (i.e. HikaShop)
  • Add query strings for pagination (i.e. ?start=4)
  • Includes workarounds for broken SEF URL paths
  • Custom handling of trailing slashes (canonical URL paths)
  • Automatically removes unnecessary canonical link tags (cleanup head)
  • Allows to redirect on canonical URL mismatches

What is a canonical link tag (canonical URL)?

A canonical link tag can be set in the head of an HTML-document.
If content of a website can be reached via more than one URL, the canonical link tag defines its original source. It helps search engines to index the correct page and prevent indexing duplicate content.
Please note that the canonical link tag is a recommendation for search engines only - it is not guaranteed, that it will be used.

When do I need to set a canonical link?

Typical cases to use a canonical link are:

  • the website can be reached via http and https (protocol)
  • the website has more than one domain (my-website.com and mywebsite.com)
  • there is a print version of the website
  • The URLs include query strings (?value=1)
  • An Joomla! article is pointed to by two menu items (for example single article instead of using an alias)
  • the website uses pagination
Functionality
Does what it says: creates canonical links. Also to sites with pagination and some "special" components.
Ease of use
Could not be simpler to use. Just select your options and leave it.
Support
As the title says: Exceptional technical support! Just some Emails and the issue was gone.
Documentation
I didn't refer to the documentation, as I found no need for it during the setup of this tool.
Value for money
10/10 Excellent value and very generous renewal policy. The price of Aimy extension is nothing in comparison to manual entry.
I used this to: Automatic configuration of canonical URLs on a huge website and with some pagination sites as well as "special" components which creating a canonical tag only to the homepage.
Functionality
I have tried multiple canonical extension, this one just works, improved my SEO.
Ease of use
Very easy to setup, no problems at all. Just install and actived and do some simple options in the plugin and you are ready.
Support
Great support, I have had some issues on auto update and I received excellent support from developer.
Documentation
Easy to work with this extension, many details and explanations available.
Value for money
I believe it worth the money. Fix problems known on Joomla for years and SEO it's important.
I used this to: Automatic configuration of canonical URLs on a 100+ page website, the setup process took about 2 minutes including installation. Great extension!
Functionality
I tried a couple of canonical extensions. This one just worked out of the box and improved my SEO rankings.
Ease of use
It is easy to setup. Has a couple of nice switches, as well, in case somebody needs to tweak canonicals a little more.
Support
I needed some help on the auto update. Support was excellent and quick. And friendly. :-)
Documentation
Actually not necessary for this extension. Explanations available
Value for money
It worth its technical value. Canonicals are so important for SEO.
I used this to: I use the PRO version on 10 pages currently, because I need to get rid of trailing slashes.
Functionality
Works seamlessly, just select the options you need - explanations are in the admin console, so no need to look anything up.
Ease of use
Could not be simpler to use. Just select your options and leave it.
Support
I havent needed support on any of Aimy's plugins, But I know it is there when needed.
Documentation
I didn't refer to the documentation, as I found no need for it during the setup of this tool.
Value for money
10/10 Excellent value and very generous renewal policy. The price of Aimy extension is nothing in comparison to manual entry.
I used this to: Automatic configuration of canonical URLs on a 100+ page website, the whole process took about 2 minutes including installation.

TOP



Posted on 16 September 2021
Functionality
L'extension est top pour les personnes qui veulent optimiser leur SEO, je recommande !
Merci encore pour le support.
Ease of use
L'extension est top pour les personnes qui veulent optimiser leur SEO, je recommande !
Merci encore pour le support.
Support
Documentation
Value for money
L'extension est top pour les personnes qui veulent optimiser leur SEO, je recommande !
Merci encore pour le support.
I used this to: L'extension est top pour les personnes qui veulent optimiser leur SEO, je recommande !
Merci encore pour le support.
Functionality
Aimy Canonical Pro supports you to setup your SEO and URL features like a trailing slash for your canonical links
Ease of use
Just install and actived. Some simple options in the plugin and you are ready to go
Support
Very fast - they even added a feature I asked for within one day!
Documentation
Very well documented. Many screenshots and fields are explained as well.
Value for money
Absolutely! The plugin has a very fair and low price and you get a renewal discount.
I used this to: A website where the SEO expert is requesting exact canonical urls with trailing slash
Functionality
Ottimo plug-in. Permette di creare link canonici per ogni pagine e automaticamente avere redirect sulla pagina canonica.
Ease of use
Pochissimi passaggi. Quasi tutto automatico. Non c'è bisogno di fare molto.
Support
Supporto efficace e rapido. Il produttore tramite email risponde quasi immediatamente. Pochissimo tempo di attesa.
Documentation
Ottima documentazione dettagliata e semplice sul sito del produttore.
Value for money
Ottimo compromesso qualità / prezzo e in più l'anno non è composto da 12 mesi: l'abbonamento annuale mi scade dopo 15 mesi.
I used this to: Lo uso per ottimizzare e semplicficare il mio sito sui consigli di vacanze per la regione campania.

Great



Posted on 16 March 2021
Functionality
The plugin works fine, it also has an option to clean the head and avoid problems with different templates
Ease of use
It's very easy to use, just enter the canonical url in a new field and voila!
Support
I have had problems with my template, the support is fast, they solved the problem
Documentation
Value for money
It is very inexpensive compared to other plugins / components. It has a great added value with the support
I used this to: Some of my pages within my website are practically the same, some of them need to be declared canonical to improve SEO
Functionality
Automatically and manually add canonical links. Allows you to delete parameters (requests) from the canonical address.
Ease of use
It took me about three minutes to install, configure and test the plugin.
Support
I did not need to contact technical support. Everything is already very clear.
Documentation
Good description of options on the plugin page. There is also PDF documentation and tooltips in the plugin itself.
Value for money
The plugin is worth the money. Since it allows you to automate almost all the work.
I used this to: Insert canonical links and redirect settings on blog pages. I also added some canonical addresses manually.
Functionality
best thing for me is: custom canonical removal of final slashes.
Ease of use
setting up in no time without reading the documentation. everything works as described.
Support
perfect and very committed... reply the same day and helped me with a special problem.
Documentation
not really necessary, but available. every function is explained.
Value for money
absolutely... this plugin is worth every cent and especially the good support.
I used this to: for several sites, which are all very seo affine, to help with duplicated content.
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Aimy Canonical PRO

Version:
28.0
Developer:
Aimy Extensions
Last updated:
Feb 26 2024
7 months ago
Date added:
Nov 16 2015
License:
GPLv2 or later
Type:
Paid download
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Compatibility:
J3 J4 J5
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