Google ranking and www vs non-www,

May 7th, 2008, 8:42 am

Hello, new member here.

Here's my issue:
I have a site that's setup where it defaults to http://mysite.com even if you type in http://www.mysite.com in the address bar.

BUT, I've been messing with google webmaster tools and discovered that nearly ALL of my incoming links point to the http://WWW.mysite.com.

First, is this a problem with ranking?

Second, can I edit the HTACCESS file without creating a nightmare?

One other note, I've attempted to create an XML sitemap (from xml-sitemaps.com) for the http://WWW.mysite.com but it couldn't find the URL.
I have, however created one for mysite.com without a problem.

Much thanks in advance.

May 7th, 2008, 6:15 pm

I suggest you use http://www.mysite.com

XML sitemap,why don't created it yourself..

May 7th, 2008, 11:45 pm

Well.....I do not thonk it does effect on rankings.......and you can create XML sitemap yourself by following amy other XML sitemap if sitmap.xml gives you error........