301, 302 or masked url forwarding?

by jereal88

Posted: 14 years ago 3 replies

Hi everyone

I've got a newbie question : I currently have a website with a long URL which I want to re-direct it to a shorter domain which I've recently bought...which of the above should I use without affecting SEO ?

Many Thanks for your help!

#301 #302 #forwarding #masked #url

dburk 14 years ago

Hi jereal88,

The only method that will work for SEO is the 301 Permanent Redirect.

This video may give you some insight on how to do this properly:

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- jereal88 14 years ago
  
  Thanks for the info!
  
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  paulgl 14 years ago
  
  That's true, but don't be in such a hurry.
  
  Put a link to the new site on your current site, up front and center.
  Methodically transfer stuff over, even add some new stuff. Start
  building links to the new site.
  
  Either way, now or later, you will eventually lose a little that must be
  regained. IMHO, it hurts less to toss up a link first.
  
  You could also do a custom 404 page.
  
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