When i send my website do i need to put http:// or www ?

nikiobicata · Mar 24, 2011

Hi Black Hat World

I have a question : When i put my website in some forum profiles do i need to put xxxp:// , xxx or xxxxp: //. xxx ? What is the best way for SEO prospect ?

Thank you

snoozebot · Mar 24, 2011

I have no idea what you're talking about, but I have a feeling the answer is something like this:

Code:

<a href="hxxp://www.yourdomain.com">I am a keyword</a>

digdigdug · Mar 24, 2011

I think he is wondering if it matters when building links to put that url as http://domain.com or www.domain.com I would like to hear peoples experience with this as well, if it best to pick one and stick with it or to mix it up with the two different ways.

nikiobicata · Mar 24, 2011

digdigdug said:
I think he is wondering if it matters when building links to put that url as ........ or ...... I would like to hear peoples experience with this as well, if it best to pick one and stick with it or to mix it up with the two different ways.

Exactly, this is my question

Thank you

p.s Sorry i can't post links

bosmolskate · Mar 24, 2011

Search engines may think http://www.yourwebsite.com and http://yourwebsite.com are two different sites.You should set up a permanent redirect (technically called a "301 redirect") between these sites. Once you do that, you will get full search engine credit for your work on these sites.

snoozebot · Mar 24, 2011

digdigdug said:
I think he is wondering if it matters when building links to put that url as http://domain.com or www.domain.com I would like to hear peoples experience with this as well, if it best to pick one and stick with it or to mix it up with the two different ways.

Totally misunderstood there then. Thanks for the correction.

bosmolskate said:
Search engines may think http://www.yourwebsite.com and http://yourwebsite.com are two different sites.You should set up a permanent redirect (technically called a "301 redirect") between these sites. Once you do that, you will get full search engine credit for your work on these sites.

I agree with this.

nikiobicata · Mar 24, 2011

So i need to put in my cpanel "Redirect with or without xxxx" ?

Thank you

PinkyX · Mar 24, 2011

Doesnt really matter if you redirect to with or without ww Just stick to one!

nikiobicata · Mar 25, 2011

I put my redirect in cpanel. Also change my google webmaster settings : under Site configuration - Settings - Preferred domain and you choose what type of domain you want

DesignEx · Mar 25, 2011

Make sure the redirect is a 301 redirect (I do .htaccess). Last I heard it didn't matter in google whether it is www or not, but I've always said it's better to be safe than sorry.

teeniegenie · Mar 25, 2011

I always include the"http://"

As for whether to use the "www.", match it do how you set up your site's domain. I never use the "www." for my sites so I don't put it in my links...

Just my two cents.

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