Canonicalisation problem - quote

Inzvestor · #11 (**permalink**) 26-03-2008, 19:50

So thats what they call it. I understood it and know how to avoid it but never knew what it was called until now !

Chubster · #12 (**permalink**) 26-03-2008, 20:00

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Originally Posted by SBP

copy the .htaccess over using ftp to your computer.

in the ftp s/ware, right click on .htaccess and "open with" notepad

edit away and save (remember to save the original first though - may .htaccess-orig)

Hi Sally...I do not know anything about htaccess but it seems you can do a bit of harm if your not careful...see this thread

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Originally Posted by SBP

Get yourself a Google webmaster tools account and it can be dealt with in there (for SEO purposes anyway)

I saw this tool....so is this the best / easiest way to do it and what would you have it set to....www or not

Tigglet · #13 (**permalink**) 26-03-2008, 20:05

Thanks SBP! I have just sorted this out. I did save a copy of the original but there was only 1 line in the .htaccess file anyway so there wasn't much to mess up. Through this exercise I have now learnt what can be done with the .htaccess file. (Thanks for starting this thread Sal! sorry to hijack!

). For info this contains information on the .htaccess file and what it can be used for.

I am aware that I can make the changes in Google but I want it to be effective for other search engines too, so this solves the problem.

SBP · #14 (**permalink**) 26-03-2008, 22:32

no worries - glad to have helped

sally · #15 (**permalink**) 28-03-2008, 09:33

Am really pleased everyone is getting their's sorted and now know what it's called.

I know you can do harm Chub which is why I was asking for quotes to sort it out, nothing I would want to tinker with.

So as I can't just plonk a bit of code in a file and upload it would anyone be willing to quote for doing this work? My .htaccess file has all sorts of stuff already in it so I don't want to play with it.

Have tried getting a quote from my programmer but he isn't answering me.

batface · #16 (**permalink**) 28-03-2008, 10:05

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Originally Posted by sally

Can anyone give me a quote for dealing with my Canonicalisation problem.

I understand I have 4 different URLs for my site but this is way beyond my understanding to deal with.

Thanks

hang on, I just sent a PM to help, but reading the original post again it looks like nothing to do with your htaccess.

Are you saying that you have domain.com as the main site but also own domain1.com, domain2.com... and want them to point to the main site?

If that is the case then you need to do a 301 redirect in the control panel where the domain resides. Some registrars do not allow a 301 redirect but a 302 temporary redirect, so you need to clarify with them. If they don't support it then change domain registrar to on that does.

Just got email - its a www issue

Mick

sally · #17 (**permalink**) 28-03-2008, 10:38

Many, many thanks to Mick for sorting my .htaccess file.

I shall swap them over in the middle of the night when users aren't on the site. Right that's one job down, only 3 trillion more to go

sally · #18 (**permalink**) 29-03-2008, 11:39

My problem is solved thanks to A1 members. My thanks to Mick and Redevo. Mick sorted my non www URL out and Dave at Redevo noticed and then sorted a further URL problem. I am good to go on the canonicalisation problem.

Thanks guys.

RayB · #19 (**permalink**) 29-03-2008, 12:01

Another result provided by the wonderful members of A1 - what a fantastic bunch you all are!