Is using WWW better or not, or does it not really matter?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by ceaseer, May 5, 2010.

  1. #1
    The internal links on my website were a mixture of 25% using 'www' and 75% not using 'www'. I just updated all to not use 'www' and resubmitted my sitemap.

    My backlinks are for every 1 link using 'www' I have 3 that do not.

    I read that by having a mix you are splitting the factors that determine PR between the two. I assume it will just slow down the process?

    What are your experiences and advice...

    Should I keep all links without 'www', make all links with 'www', or doesnt matter? Looking for the best solution for the long-term.
     
    ceaseer, May 5, 2010 IP
  2. Sxperm

    Sxperm Notable Member

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    Both www and non-www has nothing to do with seo. You can choose whatever you wanted. However, you should choose only one version and redirect another version into the version you chose to prevent inbound link weight splits.

    Please be aware that Google will look the two version as different version of website, and will give different weight to each version based on backlinks. That's why I recommended to redirect from one version to the one you chose. This could help maximize linking benefits for your website.
     
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  3. ceaseer

    ceaseer Peon

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    Thank you! I just added the below code to my htaccess file to convert all inbound to the non-WWW url.

    RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^www.yourdomain.com [NC]
    RewriteRule ^(.*)$ http://yourdomain.com/$1 [L,R=301]
     
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  4. farangkwaiyai

    farangkwaiyai Guest

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    You need a 301 redirect so your links will all point at the new address (non www) (this redirect will pass link credit on)

    try and change the links if possible

    Go to google webmaster tools and click on site address and choose preferences
     
    farangkwaiyai, May 5, 2010 IP
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    Dont change any link you could do that the first time of your website,there is no matter now but if you change anything you may go down :(
     
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    bogs Active Member

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    i read somewhere that its better to have www to a site since some internet users are more familiar with a site with www.. well to make its going to a one site.. create a permanent redirection to non-www to w/ www or vice versa..
     
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    anhbloginc Well-Known Member

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    I am running a blog and i have a advice with you that it doesn't matter at all. But you must sure use one of them and another should redirect to each other.
     
    anhbloginc, May 5, 2010 IP