I have recently changed my site from www.mysite.com to mysite.com and have updated it in Google webmaster tools and .htaccess file. However, to do this I actually had to add mysite.com as a new domain in Google. Does this mean I have to re run the index with Google again and submit a sitemap.xml etc?
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You do not have to do anything- you have already done it. BTW- if you try and hurry Google up, it get's mad. So don't poke the multi-colored bear.– closetnocCommented Oct 18, 2015 at 14:35
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Your XML sitemap should already contain the canonical non-www URL - yes?– MrWhiteCommented Oct 18, 2015 at 22:14
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Google has a specific tool for this to help protect your SERP ranking located in the search console. You can find information on changing domains at https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/83106?hl=en.
The basics are...
- Complete the actual content migration.
- Verify the new domain name within the search console.
- Use the change of address tool in the search console to change address from one domain to another.
answered Jul 6, 2016 at 7:40
