My site doesnt have the www at the start just website name, google console shows both the www version and not non www version,
on google console the www version is showing as its indexed on google so im thinking i should be using that instead as the non www one isnt indexed.
as you can see i carnt get my head around this bit, so any advise would be much appreciated on if i should change it and how.
regards
martin
Try editing your config.php and admin/config.php files to show the www version.motofox wrote: ↑Tue Jun 11, 2024 3:12 amMy site doesnt have the www at the start just website name, google console shows both the www version and not non www version,
on google console the www version is showing as its indexed on google so im thinking i should be using that instead as the non www one isnt indexed.
as you can see i carnt get my head around this bit, so any advise would be much appreciated on if i should change it and how.
regards
martin
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i sussed it, thanks
johnp wrote: ↑Tue Jun 11, 2024 4:55 amTry editing your config.php and admin/config.php files to show the www version.motofox wrote: ↑Tue Jun 11, 2024 3:12 amMy site doesnt have the www at the start just website name, google console shows both the www version and not non www version,
on google console the www version is showing as its indexed on google so im thinking i should be using that instead as the non www one isnt indexed.
as you can see i carnt get my head around this bit, so any advise would be much appreciated on if i should change it and how.
regards
martin
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You need to take it one step further and put a redirect in your .htaccess file
This redirect is so that all requests for the non www URL will be forwarded to the www url
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} !^www\. [NC]
RewriteRule .* https://www.%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]
This redirect is so that all requests for the non www URL will be forwarded to the www url
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} !^www\. [NC]
RewriteRule .* https://www.%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]
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Changing your site address to include "www" is a straightforward process, but it requires adjusting some settings. First, log in to your hosting account or server where your website files are stored. You'll need to find and edit a configuration file called .htaccess if your site uses an Apache server. Look for this file in your website's main directory using an FTP client or file manager provided by your hosting service.
Inside the .htaccess file, you can add a few lines of code to force your site to use 'www' in the URL. Copy and paste the following lines:
css
Copy code
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} !^www\. [NC]
RewriteRule ^ https://www.%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]
This code checks if your site's URL doesn't start with 'www.' and redirects it to the same URL but with 'www.' included. This setup ensures that the redirection is permanent, which is important for search engine optimization and consistent user experience.
After making changes to your .htaccess file, save it and clear your browser cache. Then, test your website by typing both 'www.socialhubin.com' and 'http://www.yourdomain.com' into your browser's address bar. Both should now lead to the 'www' version of your site.
If your website uses a Content Management System (CMS) like WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal, you may also need to update the site URL settings within the CMS admin panel. In WordPress, for example, you can go to Settings -> General and modify the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) fields to include 'www'.
Lastly, remember to monitor your site for any issues after making these changes, such as broken links or unexpected behavior. If you're unsure about editing files or making these adjustments yourself, it's wise to contact your hosting provider or a web developer for assistance.
Inside the .htaccess file, you can add a few lines of code to force your site to use 'www' in the URL. Copy and paste the following lines:
css
Copy code
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} !^www\. [NC]
RewriteRule ^ https://www.%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]
This code checks if your site's URL doesn't start with 'www.' and redirects it to the same URL but with 'www.' included. This setup ensures that the redirection is permanent, which is important for search engine optimization and consistent user experience.
After making changes to your .htaccess file, save it and clear your browser cache. Then, test your website by typing both 'www.socialhubin.com' and 'http://www.yourdomain.com' into your browser's address bar. Both should now lead to the 'www' version of your site.
If your website uses a Content Management System (CMS) like WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal, you may also need to update the site URL settings within the CMS admin panel. In WordPress, for example, you can go to Settings -> General and modify the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) fields to include 'www'.
Lastly, remember to monitor your site for any issues after making these changes, such as broken links or unexpected behavior. If you're unsure about editing files or making these adjustments yourself, it's wise to contact your hosting provider or a web developer for assistance.
Last edited by Markjons on Fri Jul 19, 2024 1:12 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Why do you copy / paste all this and not proof read it? None of this needs to be mentioned on the Opencart forumMarkjons wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2024 2:56 amChanging your site address to include "www" is a straightforward process, but it requires adjusting some settings. First, log in to your hosting account or server where your website files are stored. You'll need to find and edit a configuration file called .htaccess if your site uses an Apache server. Look for this file in your website's main directory using an FTP client or file manager provided by your hosting service.
Inside the .htaccess file, you can add a few lines of code to force your site to use 'www' in the URL. Copy and paste the following lines:
css
Copy code
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} !^www\. [NC]
RewriteRule ^ https://www.%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]
This code checks if your site's URL doesn't start with 'www.' and redirects it to the same URL but with 'www.' included. This setup ensures that the redirection is permanent, which is important for search engine optimization and consistent user experience.
After making changes to your .htaccess file, save it and clear your browser cache. Then, test your website by typing both 'http://yourdomain.com' and 'http://www.yourdomain.com' into your browser's address bar. Both should now lead to the 'www' version of your site.
If your website uses a Content Management System (CMS) like WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal, you may also need to update the site URL settings within the CMS admin panel. In WordPress, for example, you can go to Settings -> General and modify the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) fields to include 'www'.
Lastly, remember to monitor your site for any issues after making these changes, such as broken links or unexpected behavior. If you're unsure about editing files or making these adjustments yourself, it's wise to contact your hosting provider or a web developer for assistance.
>>>>>>> If your website uses a Content Management System (CMS) like WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal, you may also need to update the site URL settings within the CMS admin panel. In WordPress, for example, you can go to Settings -> General and modify the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) fields to include 'www'.
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Markjons' OpenCart has been compromised now anyway, he started posting pornographic messages on the OC forum.Why do you copy / paste all this and not proof read it? None of this needs to be mentioned on the Opencart forum
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You can redirect the www site address to the non www. Also another way is to start optimising your home page and creating backlinks for it.
for ex: my site www address is https://www.digimonksolutions.com/ and i've redirected it permanently to https://digimonksolutions.com/
for ex: my site www address is https://www.digimonksolutions.com/ and i've redirected it permanently to https://digimonksolutions.com/
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