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Using lyndamanson or lyndamanson.com in a search request always takes one to theartoftravel53.com instead of Art By Lynda Manson. Only http://www.lyndamansoncom.wordpress.com will one to Art By Lynda Manson. Please tell me how I can fix this.
Thank you
Lynda Manson
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Hi @lmansonart,
I can help clarify this! Here’s what’s happening:
Your WordPress.com site URL is:
lyndamansoncom.wordpress.com
The issue:
When people search “lyndamanson.com” or “lyndamanson” on Google, they’re finding a different site (theartoftravel53.com) instead of yours.
Why this happens:
Search engines like Google decide which sites to show based on content, keywords, and domain authority
If another site uses your name or similar keywords, it might rank higher
Your site URL is “lyndamansoncom.wordpress.com” (not lyndamanson.com), so search engines may not directly connect it to searches for “lyndamanson.com”
How to improve your search visibility:
Get a custom domain (recommended):
Purchase “lyndamanson.com” as your custom domain
This will make your site easier to find
Guide: https://wordpress.com/support/domains/
Optimize your site for search engines:
Add your name “Lynda Manson” to your site title and tagline
Use your name in page titles and content
Guide: https://wordpress.com/support/site-verification-services/
Check the other site:
Is theartoftravel53.com your old site or someone else’s?
If it’s yours, you might want to redirect it or remove it
Note: WordPress can’t control what Google shows in search results, but having a custom domain and good SEO practices will help your site rank better.
Would you like help with any of these steps? -
For one reason or another lyndamanson.com redirects to https://theartoftravel53.com/
You must take a look in your domain settings and remove the redirect.
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Hello, @lmansonart!
After checking your account, I noticed that your domain lyndamanson.com is linked to the wrong site. In this case, you’ll need to move it to lyndamansoncom.wordpress.com by following this guide:
https://wordpress.com/support/domains/move-a-domain-to-another-wordpress-com-site/Please feel free to follow these steps and let me know how it goes!
Also, I just wanted to mention that since you’re on a paid plan, you have the option to contact us directly from your dashboard. You can follow this guide for more details:
https://wordpress.com/support/help-support-options/#how-to-contact-usIf you’d prefer, you can also email us at help@wordpress.com, and we’d be happy to help you privately from there.
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Hi Lynda,
I understand your concern about searches for “lyndamanson.com” or “lyndamanson” bringing up the wrong site (theartoftravel53.com) instead of your “Art By Lynda Manson” site.
Here’s how you can fix this:
- Move your domain to the correct site:
Your domain lyndamanson.com is currently linked to the wrong WordPress.com site. You need to move it to your active blog (lyndamansoncom). - Check for custom redirects:
If you previously set up a redirect from lyndamanson.com to another site (like theartoftravel53.com), you should remove or update it in your domain settings. - Improve your site’s search visibility:
- Add your name “Lynda Manson” in your site title and tagline.
- Use your name in your page titles and content.
- Consider purchasing a custom domain if you haven’t already.
If you’re on a paid plan, you can also reach out to WordPress.com support directly from your dashboard or by email at help@wordpress.com for step-by-step assistance.
Let me know if you need help following these steps or have more questions
- Move your domain to the correct site:
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