Build links to / or without ./ on root

pauledwards

Hi there for linkbuilding what is better, building with / or without /

I have been told it depends what your webserver is doing, also i was told they are the same? what does Google see?

I know i need to stay consistent, just wondering which practice is better?

Any help as always much appreciated.

AJPro

Hi!

Basically Google treats urls with a "/" on the end as folder and without a "/" as a file. For sub-folders you should decide what format to use.

Then make a 301 redirect (best) or put a canonical link to preferred version.

For linking to your start page I would just go to without the "/", It doesn't really matter there imo.

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