Can Customers Find My Website Without Adding 'http'?

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses a participant's concerns about whether customers can access their newly created website without typing 'http' in the URL. Various participants share their experiences and suggestions regarding website accessibility and troubleshooting.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about customers being unable to find their website without 'http' in the URL.
  • Another participant mentions they were able to access the website without any issues.
  • Several users confirm they could access the website, suggesting the issue may be on the original poster's end.
  • One participant advises checking the domain extension to ensure it is correct, noting a common mistake between '.biz' and '.com'.
  • Another participant provides a detailed explanation on how to clear cookies, although it is noted that this may not be necessary for everyone.
  • One participant humorously suggests that the original poster may have mistyped the URL.
  • Some participants express concern about sharing links publicly, suggesting private messaging instead.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus on the original poster's issue, as some participants can access the website while others suggest troubleshooting steps.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences with website accessibility and common troubleshooting methods among participants.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who are setting up their websites and may encounter similar issues with URL accessibility could find this discussion relevant.

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I just got my website up last week. I ordered some business cards with the information however when I type it tells me page not found. I have to type the http: before it to work which is not on my cards. Are customers going to be able to find it? Did I miss something? Please let me know.
 
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I don't know - I just tried it and got to your website fine!
 
I FOUND IT TOO! You're fine! Maybe clear your cookies? (Not that I know how to even do that) LOL!
 
Make sure u are doing .biz and not .com

I make that mistake sometimes on things when I just assume ".com"
 
clearing cookies isn't hard at all... Go to your start menu and click on the control panel and go to internet options and then go to general tab and under browsing history, click to delete all cookies- you may have to go advanced and pick what you want deleted. I don't like to delete my internet history because I like to know where I've been ...

HTH's
 
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I cleared the cookies and still not working but since you were all able to access it, it must be something on my end, I'll keep playing with it. Thank you for checking and the advice!!
 
I got it to work too, here's a link if you'd like- then you can just put it in your favorites! :) LOL

Sorry- I TOTALLY forgot about that rule... Carol I got to your website, not sure why you can't...are you punching in a wrong letter or key???
 
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pssst... take that down! And quick... :) Don't want the PC police getting after Carol! I know you're trying to help.. Maybe a PM or e-mail?
 
crystalscookingnow said:
pssst... take that down! And quick... :) Don't want the PC police getting after Carol! I know you're trying to help.. Maybe a PM or e-mail?

OOPS! So sorry I totally forgot about that rule! I took it down so that she doesn't get in trouble. I would be so sad if I got her in trouble.
 
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Thank you for all the help, at least you can access it so I'm sure my customers will too I edited my original post too just to be safe. I'm still playing on my end to figure it out.
 

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