To Redirect Non-WWW URLs to WWW:
Duplicate web content often exists without people knowing about it.
Most people see https://www.domain.com and https://domain.com as the same page, but search engines don’t—they see them as duplicate content.
Google sees duplicate content as “appreciably similar” content in more than one URL.
The major problem with duplicate content is that it’s difficult for search engines to decide on the version to include in the search index and rank for query results.
This confusion could impact search engine rankings negatively.
But you could fix this by redirecting all non-www URLs to their www version, and thankfully, here’s how.
Redirecting Non-WWW URLs to WWW
You can create web redirects by adding some lines of code to your domain .htaccess file—a server configuration file that lets users make quick changes to their server settings. Use this code to redirect from non-www to www.
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^domain.com [NC]
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ http://www.domain.com/$1 [L,R=301]
Please replace domain.com on the code with your domain name and save the changes.
Always add your redirect rules below the RewriteEngine On line, unless you have it already at the top of the .htaccess file.
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^yourdomain.com [NC]
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ http://www.yourdomain.com/$1 [L,R=301]
Now follow these steps to add the rule to your .htaccess file.
Step 1: Log into ControlPanel’s User Interface.
The default login URL is https://yourdomain.com/controlpanel/ (don’t forget to replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain).
Step 2: Open the File Manager
Locate the FILES section on the homepage and click File manager.\
Navigate to your domain’s root directory in the file manager and open it.
If you’re setting up the redirect for your root domain, then the root directory should be the folder named public_html.
If it’s for a subdomain or add on domain, choose the folder bearing its domain name.
Step 3: Add Your Code
Locate a file named .htaccess in the root directory, right-click the file to reveal a menu, then choose Edit to open the editor.
Now, copy and paste your redirect rule into the editor and save. Then, type your URL without the www in your browser to confirm it’s redirecting to the www version.
For your reference we have provided more Information about Non-www (or naked) URLs and www URLs:
Non-www (or naked) URLs and www URLs refer to different ways of specifying domain names in web addresses. Here’s more information about each:
- Non-www URLs:
- A non-www URL refers to a domain name without the “www” prefix. For example, “example.com” is a non-www URL.
- Non-www URLs are often considered the root or primary version of a domain name.
- Historically, www was used to indicate that a website was part of the World Wide Web, but it’s no longer necessary for most websites.
- Many modern websites prefer to use non-www URLs as the default, especially for simplicity and branding purposes.
- WWW URLs:
- A www URL includes the “www” prefix before the domain name. For example, “www.example.com” is a www URL.
- WWW originally stood for “World Wide Web” and was used to distinguish web servers from other types of servers.
- Some websites still use www URLs as their primary domain, often out of tradition or habit.
- In some cases, websites may use www URLs for technical reasons, such as separating web traffic from other services like email or FTP.
When it comes to SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and website accessibility, the choice between non-www and www URLs typically doesn’t have a significant impact. However, it’s essential to choose one version and stick with it consistently to avoid issues such as duplicate content and split link authority.
Many websites redirect traffic from one version to the other to ensure that users always land on the preferred version. This can be done using server-side redirects (301 redirects) or through configuration settings in web hosting control panels or DNS settings.
Ultimately, whether you choose to use non-www or www URLs for your website is a matter of personal preference or organizational policy. What’s most important is maintaining consistency across your site and ensuring that redirects are properly configured to avoid any negative impact on user experience or SEO.
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