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Google Webmaster Tools: Delete a site and add it again?

by Isaan
2 replies
Hi,

I have two versions of my site (the www-version and the non-www version) added to Google Webmaster Tools (GWT).

The preferred domain is the non-www version.

Now I have a DNS error in GWT.

I don't know why I get this error.

Now my question:

Can I delete both sites from GWT and add them again a day after deleting?

Or should this give troubles?

Do you want to give me your advice?


Thanks,

Isaan
#add #delete #google #site #tools #webmaster
  • Profile picture of the author RobinInTexas
    Originally Posted by Isaan View Post

    Hi,

    I have two versions of my site (the www-version and the non-www version) added to Google Webmaster Tools (GWT).

    The preferred domain is the non-www version.

    Now I have a DNS error in GWT.

    I don't know why I get this error.

    Now my question:

    Can I delete both sites from GWT and add them again a day after deleting?

    Or should this give troubles?

    Do you want to give me your advice?


    Thanks,

    Isaan
    You can, you lose any history, but that's about all. No need to wait a day.

    Just make sure you have your .htaccess file forcing the preferred version.
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    • Profile picture of the author Isaan
      Hello Robin,

      Thanks for your help.

      Can you help me one step further.

      How can I check if the .htaccess file is forcing to the preferred domain?

      Should I have a certain code there?

      I already have the following code in the .htacces file to 301 redirect all domains without the trailing"/" at the end to domains with the "/" at the end.

      I use this code for it:

      RewriteEngine On
      RewriteBase /
      RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
      RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} !index.php
      RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} !(.*)/$
      RewriteRule ^(.*)$ http://mydomain.com/$1/ [L,R=301]
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