Duplicate content on .net

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by J8Diamonds, Sep 5, 2007.

  1. #1
    I work for a gambling website.

    In order to advertise on TV we require a .net rather than a .com and that the .net doesn't allow play for real.

    So in order to create a .net site I'm just taking the references to money play out of our main site and putting it on the .net.

    I don't mind our .net going into supplemental results because I'd rather people searching found the play for money option (obviously) but how can I make sure that Google knows that .com is our main site and comes first when adding new content?
     
    J8Diamonds, Sep 5, 2007 IP
  2. frankcow

    frankcow Well-Known Member

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    #2
    you can submit a request the Google de-index your .net site
     
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  3. Boulder

    Boulder Well-Known Member

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    Could set up a robots.txt file on the .net site and disallow the google bot from reading the site.

    Boulder
     
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    oseymour Well-Known Member

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    the robots.txt version is the best...
     
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  5. trichnosis

    trichnosis Prominent Member

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    why dont you use 301 redirect from .net option to the .com option?
     
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  6. bluegrass special

    bluegrass special Peon

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    I don't think that a redirect would be appropriate here. A 301 would actually redirect traffic. The law will only allow them to advertise an online casio as long as there is not money involved. If they redirect that URL straight to the for money site, I think that would be frowned upon by the authorities.
     
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  7. J8Diamonds

    J8Diamonds Active Member

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    Not only frowned upon but we'd not be allowed to advertise and probably face a hefty fine :)

    There has to be more than 2 clicks between .net and downloading a play for real client, as well as various other things.

    I agree that the robots idea is the easiest way, cheers :)
     
    J8Diamonds, Sep 6, 2007 IP
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    KNEB Peon

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    Try to de index your site from Google
     
    KNEB, Sep 6, 2007 IP