http://www verses http:// - Is there a preference

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    I just started an SEO project for an existing site with rankings on Yahoo and MSN (and basically nothing on Google). Most (about 150) of the indexed pages are http://domain.com, while 10 pages are indexed with http://www.domain.com.

    It was always my understanding that www was better, so I set up a 301 redirect and told webmaster tools to make www preferred.

    I am a little weary if this is the right move. Should I just continue indexing new pages as http://domain.com? I don't want to lose the rankings I already have if the search engines get confused with what i'm doing.

    Thanks!
     
    pezman077, Feb 28, 2009 IP
  2. Nigel Lew

    Nigel Lew Notable Member

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    Google is largely the only thing you have to worry about and since you have a 301 in place you should be all set now.

    Nigel
     
    Nigel Lew, Feb 28, 2009 IP
  3. Grim_Cris

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    Nigel is right

    If you set up a 301 there is no things to worry about. All your indexed content and rankings will be send to www mode
     
    Grim_Cris, Feb 28, 2009 IP
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    The best and easy way to do http://www / http:// is to use Goolgle webmaster tool.
    In the settings tab you can choose 'Preferred domain'
     
    ajaylulia, Feb 28, 2009 IP