Setting up Webmaster Tools correctly - naked domain DNS error and sub-domains question
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I'm trying to get our domain (verdantly.com) set up correctly in Google Webmaster Tools. Currently, I have three "sites" setup:
blog.verdantly.com (wordpress.com blog redirected to this subdomain)
The subdomain blog and www show up without errors. However, the naked domain shows a DNS error. I've checked the DNS settings at the registrar and don't see any issues.
So here are my questions:
1. Am I correct in setting up the naked domain AND the subdomains separately in Webmaster tools?
2. How do I track down / resolve the source of the DNS errors at the naked domain?
Thanks!
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Hi,
Within WMT you should only really need to set on version of each subdomain, i.e
as at present, the root domain is currently redirected to the www sub domain.
In terms of the dns issues, this link should help you diagnose the issues and get you on your way to solving the problems which your registrar or hosting company will be able to aid you with depending on where your DNS is held.
http://www.intodns.com/verdantly.com
If you need further assistance feel free to PM.
Cheers
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