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license
Learn how to use the license rel link tag to improve your site.
The "license" link relation specifies a URL where a license associated with the linked document can be found. This is particularly useful for content that is published under a specific license requiring attribution or restricting usage.
Code Examples
https://example.com/license
Directly points to a page where the license text is fully described.
https://example.com
Points to a homepage or a generic page, not specifically to a license text.
Recommendations
- Choose the Right URLEnsure the URL provided leads directly to the license text, not to a generic page. This improves clarity for users and search engines.
- Use for Publicly Licensed ContentMost effective for content that is published under open licenses like Creative Commons, which allows others to reuse or modify the content under specified conditions.
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