Redirect A BANS Site To Blog Inside A Folder
Most people who purchase BANS (Build A Niche Store) install the software on the top level domain. Meaning when you go to your domain http//www.mysite.com that it displays your BANS site.
While there is nothing with this, many users are now seeing a lower indexing rate and some have even seen their domains completely de-indexed in Google.
To combat these problems, many users are now wanting to add blogs to their stores or want to install them on the top level and add BANS to the backend in a folder.
This is something that I began doing myself well over a year ago and have had great success with the method. If you run a BANS site, I highly recommend you add a blog to it. You will see a huge difference in your traffic and the way your pages are indexed almost immediately.
The problem that some have is they wish they had the blog on the top level instead of a folder. The good news is that you can make your blog appear first to visitors instead of your BANS store using a simple .htaccess redirect. In fact, this will work for any type of site where the blog has been installed in a folder instead of on the front end.
To do this, you will need to download and open up your .htaccess file in your favorite text editor. Then add the following code:
RewriteEngine On
RewriteRule ^$ /blog/ [R=301]
--Replace the word blog with whatever you have named the folder that includes your WordPress blog.
Save the file and upload it back to your site.
Now visit your domain to see that the change has taken effect.
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to let me know.
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John V (1 comments.) | Oct 25, 2008 | Reply
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I had set up a few bans sites but have hand nothing but problems getting or keeping them indexed. I’ll give this a shot. Thanks Again
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A_Learner | Nov 26, 2008 | Reply
Hi there,
I just came across your blog while looking for BANS and related information.
The question I have may be out of context, but please reply if you know about it, as I am unable to find the right answer.
I don’t have a website yet. Do I have to make one before applying for eBay partner network affiliation ?
Can I get eBay affiliate ID WITHOUT a website ? Please reply.
Thanks a lot in advance.
Melissa | Nov 26, 2008 | Reply
Hi there,
Yes, you will have to build a website before applying as an affiliate for eBay Partner Network.
However, you can use a free site to do so such as Blogger.com or WordPress.com. Yes, these are blog formats, but many affiliates have been accepted into the program using a site built on one of these free blog sites.
It is best to have your own domain for easier acceptance, but you can be accepted into the program with one built on a free site. Just make sure you have 5-10 posts on the blogs before applying.
Best of luck to you and I hope this helps.
A_Learner | Nov 27, 2008 | Reply
Hi Melissa,
Thank you very much for the reply. I really appreciate it.
Please further suggest, if I get approved using a blogger blog, can I go forward and use the same eBay ID for different (future) websites ?
Actually, I want to give PHPBay or BANS a try before the “season” is over. Just want to get a flavor of affiliate marketing (never done it before !).
I am sorry to ask you all these questions, but you and your blog seem to be very helpful.
Thanks again.
Melissa | Nov 27, 2008 | Reply
Hello,
You are very welcome. Yes, you can use your EPN ID on every website you own. Once you are approved, you will see that you can add campaigns for each site you have. This is something we can get into more detail on once you are approved.
Do not ever be afraid to ask questions. Diving into affiliate marketing is a big step. What you have to remember is that every single one of us was new at one time and have been where you are. If I can help, I will always be glad to.
Thanks and best of luck to you!
A_Learner | Nov 28, 2008 | Reply
Thank you very much.
Most of the confusion is solved.
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