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The www Redirect Checker from HostGate is a specialized diagnostic tool that analyzes how a website handles the www and non-www versions of its domain to ensure proper redirect configuration. By entering a URL, the tool tests both the www and non-www variations (e.g., www.example.com and example.com) to verify that one version correctly redirects to the other using proper HTTP status codes like 301 redirects. This verification is crucial for SEO as having both versions accessible without proper redirection can lead to duplicate content issues, diluted link equity, and confusion for search engines about which version to index as the canonical URL. The tool helps website owners identify redirect problems that could negatively impact their search engine rankings and ensures that all traffic and SEO value is consolidated to a single preferred domain version. It also checks the redirect chain to identify any issues with multiple redirects or redirect loops that could slow down page loading times. This checker serves as an essential resource for technical SEO audits, helping maintain proper domain canonicalization and ensuring optimal search engine performance through correct URL management.
