For most of the history of the internet, most websites used a “www” prefix followed by a domain name. The WWW prefix is used to help identify a web address or location. Modern browsers are starting to hide the www part of websites in the search bar. This means fewer redirects occur when using non-www URLs for sites with plenty of direct traffic.

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Understanding the Structure of a URLWhat are WWW and non-WWW?Differences Between WWW vs non-WWW: Pros and ConsHow to Check if You Are Using WWW vs non-WWW in WordPressSEO Benefits of Using WWW vs non-WWWSEO Risk of Duplicate ContentThe Importance of Setting a Canonical URL for SEOOverview for Fixing Mixed WWW and Non-WWW URLsWWW vs non-WWW – Which One Should I Use?Conclusion
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