How to manage different URLs?

Started by heyhamza, 10-27-2020, 00:53:42

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heyhamzaTopic starter

Hello community members, I'm running a Shopify website for a client. Shopify is easy than WordPress but I'm facing an issue that I want to ask from experts. If we have different URLs of products, does it affect google ranking?

Suppose If we open a product from the homepage the URL is like:

https://nooriapparel.com/products/aphrodite-casual-color-block-womens-leggings

But when we open a product from a collection, the URL is different

https://nooriapparel.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/aphrodite-casual-color-block-womens-leggings

So as you can see that the two URLs are different. Which URL will Google Index? The product is the same but the URL is different and appearing two times. I'm confused after seeing this. I have seen other Shopify websites that their URL is the same even if we open from any collection.

Like if you open this website timetoshade.com, you can see by opening any product from this website. The URL is the same as everywhere. I don't know if they are using any plugin or anything else. Please help me if anyone knows about this.

Need your suggestions that what should I do, need your valuable suggestions.
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katebonnerwrite

Hello community members, I am running a shopite website for a client. Shopify is easier than WordPress but I have a problem I want to ask the experts. If we have different product URLs, does that affect Google rankings?


Suppose if we open a product from the homepage it is like a URL.
https://nooriapparel.com/products/aphrodite-casual-color-block-women- Leggings

But when we open a product from a collection, the URL is different
https: //nooriapparel.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/aphrodite-casual-color-block-women- leggi ...

So as you can see the two URLs are different. Which URL will the Google index generate? The product is the same but the URL is different and will appear twice. I'm confused to see this. I have seen other shop websites whose URLs are the same no matter what collection we open.

For example, if you open this website at TimeTishoshad.com, you can open and see any product from this website. The URL is the same everywhere. I don't know if they're using a plugin or something. If anyone knows about this please help me.

I need your suggestions on what I should do, I need your valuable advice.
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Lishmalinyjames

Pointing two URLs to the same website is a good way to direct traffic to your site from several different domain names. You can accomplish this in two ways: either redirect one of the URLs to your primary domain, or create an alias for one of the URLs. The alias would point that domain towards your primary domain

julia timpi

Complete URL management for a Web application involves two aspects: When a user request comes in terms of a URL, the application needs to parse it into understandable parameters. The application needs to provide a way of creating URLs so that the created URLs can be understood by the application.
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np.carzspa

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Having different URLs for the same product can potentially affect Google ranking and indexing. Ideally, you would want to have a consistent URL structure throughout your website to provide a better user experience and avoid confusion for search engines.

In the case of your client's Shopify website, it seems like different collection URLs are being appended to the product URL. This might be due to the way your theme or app is set up. If possible, try to modify the settings or consult the theme developer to create a consistent URL structure for all product pages.

As for the example website you mentioned, timetoshade.com, they might be using a custom solution or a plugin that ensures the URLs remain the same regardless of the collection they are opened from.

To improve your website's SEO, I suggest focusing on creating a unified URL structure for all product pages. This can be achieved by configuring your Shopify settings or using a suitable app or plugin if necessary.

Having consistent URLs across your website is important for several reasons. Firstly, it helps search engines understand the structure of your website and how pages are related to each other. It also makes it easier for users to navigate your site and share specific pages.

In terms of Google ranking and indexing, having multiple URLs for the same product can create duplicate content issues. Search engines may view these URLs as separate pages with identical or similar content, resulting in potential dilution of ranking signals. This can affect how your pages are indexed and may impact your overall visibility in search results.

To address this issue, you have a few options:

1. Use canonical tags: Shopify automatically adds canonical tags to product pages, which indicate the preferred version of the page to search engines. However, if you're experiencing issues with different URLs being indexed, you can manually set canonical tags to ensure consistency.

2. Configure URL redirects: If you want to consolidate your product URLs, you can set up URL redirects in Shopify. This will redirect users and search engines from the non-preferred URLs to the preferred ones.

3. Adjust your theme or app settings: Check your theme settings or any installed apps that may be affecting the URL structure. It's possible that there are options available to customize URL generation and eliminate the issue of different URLs for the same product.

It's always a good idea to consult an SEO professional or developer who specializes in Shopify to guide you through the best practices for your specific website. They can provide personalized advice and help you optimize your website's URL structure and overall SEO.
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julia timpi

Complete URL management for a Web application involves two aspects: When a user request comes in terms of a URL, the application needs to parse it into understandable parameters. The application needs to provide a way of creating URLs so that the created URLs can be understood by the application.
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