00:00 Introduction
Introduction to a weird problem affecting one of Tim Davis's Joomla websites.
Tim Davis introduces Maintenance Monday #213.
00:35 Sponsor Message: MySites.guru
Promotes MySites.guru, offering a free Joomla site audit and a coupon code for viewers.
01:04 Problem Overview
Introduces the issue where the website is being accessed through an incorrect domain (leftfundacioninfantil.org).
Discovers the issue through backlinks in Google Search Console.
01:45 Initial Thoughts and Testing
Tim's initial thoughts: Duplicate site, iframe wrapping.
Tests the issue by creating and logging into a new account on the incorrect domain.
02:24 Investigation and Findings
The actual cause: The dedicated IP for the correct site (smartdrivetest.com) was previously used by the incorrect domain.
Explanation of the dedicated IP and its use for email campaigns.
03:59 Attempts to Resolve
Contacting GoDaddy (domain registrar) and Liquid Web (server host) for solutions.
Liquid Web's suggestion: Use an htaccess rule to break any calls to the incorrect domain.
04:40 The Solution: Rewrite Rule in htaccess
Friend Chad Madan's advice: Use an htaccess rewrite rule to redirect the incorrect domain to the correct one.
Benefits of using a 301 redirect for SEO and preserving backlinks.
05:17 Implementing the Rewrite Rule
Demonstrates accessing the cPanel, file manager, and htaccess file.
Explanation of the rewrite conditions and rules added to the htaccess file.
07:41 Verifying the Solution
Demonstrates the effect of the rewrite rule: Redirecting the incorrect domain to
the correct domain (smartdrivetest.com).
Explanation of the 301 redirect and how it helps clean up backlinks and improve SEO.
08:49 Conclusion and Call to Action
Recaps the solution to the problem of the incorrect domain redirecting to the correct site.
Encourages viewers to reach out for help with Joomla sites and to like the video.
Final thoughts on the usefulness of htaccess files and the importance of seeking help when needed.
Summary
Introduction: Addresses a strange problem affecting one of Tim Davis's Joomla websites.
Sponsor Message: Promotes MySites.guru, offering a free Joomla site audit and a coupon code.
Problem Overview: Explains the issue where the website is being accessed through an incorrect domain (leftfundacioninfantil.org).
Initial Thoughts and Testing: Initial thoughts on possible causes (duplicate site, iframe wrapping) and tests to confirm the issue.
Investigation and Findings: Discovers the actual cause: The dedicated IP for the correct site was previously used by the incorrect domain.
Attempts to Resolve: Attempts to resolve the issue by contacting GoDaddy and Liquid Web for solutions.
The Solution: Rewrite Rule in htaccess: Advice from Chad Madan to use an htaccess rewrite rule to redirect the incorrect domain to the correct one.
Implementing the Rewrite Rule: Demonstrates accessing the cPanel, file manager, and htaccess file, and explains the rewrite conditions and rules added.
Verifying the Solution: Shows the effect of the rewrite rule and explains how the 301 redirect helps clean up backlinks and improve SEO.
Conclusion and Call to Action: Recaps the solution, encourages viewers to reach out for help with Joomla sites, and emphasizes the importance of htaccess files and seeking help when needed.
This outline provides a clear and structured breakdown of the video content, focusing on resolving the issue of an incorrect domain redirecting to the correct Joomla site by using an htaccess rewrite rule.
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