The prefix www and Google Analytics

Discussion in 'Google Analytics' started by academysigma, Oct 2, 2011.

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    Hi there,
    Does google treat www.mydomain.com and mydomain.com as seperate entities?
    If so, should I install both tracking codes onto my webpages?
    Thanks
     
    academysigma, Oct 2, 2011 IP
  2. Foxtr0t

    Foxtr0t Peon

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    Just install tracking code and you'll be OK, Analytics should track both domains.
     
    Foxtr0t, Oct 2, 2011 IP
  3. academysigma

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    But on Analytics, I added my site twice - once under www and one without (which it allows). Somehow, I'm thinking it may not be a good idea to have two tracking codes on my page.
     
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    Well, they will work, but you don't need two.
     
    Foxtr0t, Oct 3, 2011 IP
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    You only need one. You can set the preferred name in Google Webmaster tools, its recommended to. You can also set your server to forward one to the other. Having both is a duplicate content issue.

    Hope this helps,
    Suzy
     
    webdesign22, Oct 7, 2011 IP