[Chubster]

Sally very kindly pointed out that another domain like mine is available. How do I set this up to point to my site.

Cheers

Chub

[willneu]

Ideally you want a "301 redirect" in place (ensure it is 301 and not 302) to redirect the new URL to your established main domain name.

There is several methods available to do this, and depends greatly on the software you are using and the current server setup.

In Apache, with .htaccess mod rewrite enabled you can do something alike the following:

RewriteCond %HTTP_HOST !(www\.)?mymaindomain.com
RewriteRule (.*?) http://www.mymaindomain.com/$1

Note that should be tested and is very dependant on your current setup to whether it will work, and is written just off the top of my head so may not be syntax perfect!

Hope that helps!

[LinkingClever]

Add it to your hosting account, and use domain forwarding to redirect it to the main site.

However, I would suggest a better use would be to put upa page on info on the site, with backlinks to your main one.

Jay

[pvcprinting]

Chub,

Have you purchased the domain?

I not got the faintest idea how you point to it...but am sure it is easy and somebody will be along shortly to assist you

[willneu]

Originally Posted by LinkingClever

Add it to your hosting account, and use domain forwarding to redirect it to the main site.

However, I would suggest a better use would be to put upa page on info on the site, with backlinks to your main one.

Jay

That "better use" you describe is commonly known as Doorway pages, and highly frowned upon by the search engines.....

Also, just to mention "domain forwarding" often entails 302 redirects which are far from preferred when it comes to SEO. Ensure you are getting a 301 link to ensure weighting is passed on....

[LinkingClever]

Originally Posted by willneu

That "better use" you describe is commonly known as Doorway pages, and highly frowned upon by the search engines.....

Also, just to mention "domain forwarding" often entails 302 redirects which are far from preferred when it comes to SEO. Ensure you are getting a 301 link to ensure weighting is passed on....

I agree about the 301 redirect. Doorway pages, used as I have described, are not a problem in the search engines. On a mass scale, maybe, but not on a few domains. It is simply another relevent backlink for the main site, and builds the strength of the new domain. This is not in anyway a blackhat, or frowned upon method.
Jay

[willneu]

I don't want to get into an argument, but making a page for the sole reason of getting a backlink IS blackhat whether you do it on a small or a large scale.....

Whitehat link building = generating content to produce relevant and quality link bait, generating links naturally with which you have no control over.

[Chubster]

Thank for the replies but now im confused...I seem to have two options, does anybody else have a opinion on the best way ??

Chub

[Indizine]

Im assuming you are keeping the original domain mame for your site and just want to point this additional new name to the site? If so once you have set up your hosting account you will have a function in there that allows you to forward the domain to your original domain/site.

[Chubster]

Can I bump this and see if any others of you have any views re "Doorway pages"

Cheers Chub