How can I fix the issue with Webflow duplicating the root domain and folder structure in my site indexing?
To fix the issue with Webflow duplicating the root domain and folder structure in your site indexing, you can follow these steps:
Check your default hosting settings: Make sure that you have set the correct domain as your default hosting domain in Webflow. To do this, go to the Hosting tab in your Webflow project settings and select the correct domain as the default.
Configure your web server: If your website is hosted on a different platform or server, you may need to configure your server to handle the redirects properly. Make sure that your server is configured to redirect all requests to the root domain, and that it strips out any folder structure in the URL.
Set up 301 redirects: In Webflow, you can set up 301 redirects to redirect any requests made with the duplicated folder structure to the correct URL. Go to the Hosting tab in your Webflow project settings and click on the "Redirects" section. Add a new redirect rule for each duplicated URL, specifying the correct destination URL without the duplicated folder structure.
Submit a sitemap: Make sure that you have submitted a sitemap to search engines like Google. A sitemap will help search engines understand your website structure and index your pages correctly. You can generate a sitemap in Webflow by going to the Hosting tab and clicking on the "SEO" section. Submit the generated sitemap to search engines through their respective webmaster tools.
Monitor and update: After implementing these changes, monitor your site indexing to ensure that the duplicated folder structure issue is resolved. It may take some time for search engines to re-crawl and re-index your website. Keep an eye on your search engine console for any errors or issues that need to be addressed.
By following these steps, you should be able to fix the issue with Webflow duplicating the root domain and folder structure in your site indexing. Remember that proper configuration and regular monitoring are key to maintaining a healthy and well-indexed website.
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