http://www. or www. ???

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Does it matter how I insert the url? Is one better than the other?
#search engine optimization #http or or www #http or or www #www
  • insert where?
  • the "www." prefix is considered redundant these days, so stick to the non www version.

    However, make sure that the "www." version redirects to the sans-www version
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  • You should always use the "http", as some (rare) browsers and user agents may not work well without it.
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  • The "http" portion tells the browser to request a document (in most cases a web page) via hypertext transfer protocol, as opposed to ftp or another transfer mechanism, while the "www" portion is actually a subdomain.

    TBH I thought the OP was asking which should be used as a display URL when setting up PPC ads?! Got to say the question isn't too clear!
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    • Who said that www is redundant ? you have any proof to back that up..no didnt think so.

      Also who said that the trailing slash has anything to do with it , on the contrary the trailing slash imo would be worse than the direct domain, although they are pretty much considered to be the same thing.
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  • we can use {ctrl with enter} wafter writting the only site name like write {google} on upper of internet explorer and then hit on {ctrl enter}.
  • it gives you same site..the issue is just in backlink thingy...so its much better to use 301 redirect..
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    • I agree, I think Matt Cutts explains this "Canonical Link Element" quite well in this video:

      YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.
      It's semi-lengthy but I'm sure it will clear some things up for you.



      Seth
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