Introduction

When the Internet began, all websites started their domains with www. But several years ago, more and more sites started to use non-www domains because user behavior has changed.

For example, URLs with www:

https://www.adeniyiadebowale.com
http://www.adeniyiadebowale.com

And URLs without www:
https://adeniyiadebowale.com
http://adeniyiadebowale.com


[the "s" after http shows the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is secured. Websites are required to get the certificate nowadays].

What are www and Non-www?

The terms “www” and non-www” are often used to simply describe whether a URL includes “www.”
The World Wide Web (WWW) describes the vast collection of textual documents and multimedia files that can be accessed using the Internet.
The URL or web address is translated by the name server into an IP address, which your browser connects to in order to serve the webpage.
A non-www domain is often referred to as a “naked” URL.

Which is better for SEO?

If you have the non-www version as the preferred version of your site, you should not have the www domain indexed.
If you want to use both, please ensure you set up 301 redirects to the preferred version – and not 302 redirects.
That’s because 302 redirects do not transfer PageRank over to the redirected domain/page as well as 301s.
When you set up redirects the experience is seamless for users. Regardless of what they type to reach your site, Google and other search engines will recognize the preferred domain and also spread the link authority accordingly.

Which One Should I Use?

It’s possible eventually www domains will become obsolete as most people don’t bother typing them in while searching for a website.
These days, it is becoming more common not only on desktops but also in mobile browsers such as Google Chrome for “www” to be hidden by default, which leaves some wondering if it could be obsolete in the future.
Nevertheless, either one can be used.
Once you decide which one to use, make sure all your sitemap URLs and internal links use your preferred version and, if you can control them, your backlinks should be consistent as well.

What if I Use Both?

The world will not end if you use both non-www and www in your domain, but it is not recommended.
In fact, Google will see this as two separate sites.
If you have both versions indexed, you would have to set up and maintain both sites in Google Search Console, you’d face duplicate content issues, and your link equity would be split between the two domains.
This can potentially harm your search engine rankings, so you need to choose one and stick with it.
If you need to have both sites indexed for a technical reason like your CMS does not have the ability to set up 301 redirects, then you can use canonical tags.
A canonical tag is an HTML tag that helps websites prevent duplicate content by specifying the “canonical” or “preferred” version of a webpage or domain to Google.

Conclusion

If you are starting a new site, you have to stick with one or the other.
If you have a site that is established, stick with whatever you have and don’t change it.
Redirects should only be used if absolutely necessary. Once they are used, it will take Google some time to crawl and index the changes and some visibility can be lost.

Let us help you run your digital marketing campaign.

We are experts in;
- Search Engine Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation
- Email Marketing
- Content Writing and Marketing
- and others

Also reach across for professional Website Design and Development services on 08089112717 or 09045250760

Website development services are available for your business.

Call/WhatsApp: 08132380951 or 08089112717

Trust us for high quality website design and development services.

Contact us on WhatsApp or Phone: 08089112717 or 09045250760

There is an ongoing Website design promotion for all businesses. Here, you can get all website categories at half the normal price.


Website are responsive and fast, the designs are exquisite and top-notch. They will be well-optimized and you can start making money on it via AdSense from the first month.

Other benefits;

- free SSL certificate that secures your website

- unlimited professional emails and free email forwarding service

- Includes a blog page

- Sufficient CTAs

- Customized functions.

Learn more and make enquiry via any of the following numbers, call or WhatsApp;
0912 162 7285,
0808 911 2717
0904 525 0760


Email: info@tuplea.com.ng

Top Website designers in Lagos here


Call 08132380952 or 08089112717

Contact for web design and development services on 08132380951 or 08089112717

When we handle your website project for you, you get;

- free SSL certificate that secures your website

- unlimited professional emails and free email forwarding service

- Includes a blog page

- Sufficient CTAs

- Customized functions.

Learn more and make enquiry via any of the following numbers, call or WhatsApp;
0912 162 7285,
0808 911 2717
0904 525 0760

Discover digital solutions to your business challenges.

Call/WhatsApp 0808 911 2717 or 0904 525 0760

Graphic and web design services at an affordable amount.
Call or WhatsApp 08089112717 or 09045250760

Happy New Month to you. May it be a September to remember for good.

We offer top notch ICT services in the area of Website design and development, graphic design, digital marketing, CAD works etc.

Visit our website www.tuplea.com.ng

Affordable advertising plans for your business is what we bring.

Request for quality Website design and development services on 08089112717 or 09045250760. You can reach us on WhatsApp too.

We are the most dependable website development agency around.


Call 0808-911-2717 or 0904-525-0760

A good one.

Weekend offers on website development services.

Call 08089112717 or 08132380951