www resolution

One domain works with www and non-www.

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    Indicators

    Impact

    (How ScanGov measures tasklist priorities.)

    About

    Domain canonicalization allows access to the intended website address, whether users type www (www.example.gov) or not (example.gov). Improper canonicalization will fail to direct example.gov to the intended address, and users will receive an error.

    Why it's important

    Ensures consistent site display whether users type with or without 'www,' preventing errors and improving overall accessibility.

    User stories

    As a site visitor, I want to access the website using either www or non-www URLs and be automatically redirected to the correct version so that I don't encounter errors or duplicate content.

    Error

    (ScanGov messaging when a site fails a standard)

    www and non-www versions are inconsistent.

    Examples

    Example of a government website with www and non-www resolution:

    Guidance

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