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Should I put [L] or [R=301] at end of mod_rewrite?

Discussion in 'Apache' started by Dejavu, Jul 27, 2005.

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  1. #1
    Currently I am using a rewrite that looks something like this
    RewriteRule ^(.*)-(.*)$ index.php?c=$1&s=$2
    Code (markup):
    I notice other people on this forum ending the line with [L], or [R=301]., like in the following line

    RewriteRule ^(.*)-(.*)$ index.php?c=$1&s=$2 [L]
    Code (markup):
    or
    RewriteRule ^(.*)-(.*)$ index.php?c=$1&s=$2 [R=301]
    Code (markup):
    or both

    Is there a difference or a reason for this?
    thanks
     
    Dejavu, Jul 27, 2005 IP
  2. just-4-teens

    just-4-teens Peon

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    #2
    i think (but not sure) [L] would give a 401 un authorised error and [R=301] would re-direct the visiter
     
    just-4-teens, Jul 27, 2005 IP
  3. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #3
    Use both... [L,R=301] [L] just means it's the last one, so it can stop looking for more rewrite rules if one matches that one.
     
    digitalpoint, Jul 27, 2005 IP
  4. just-4-teens

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    ok so i was wrong - sorry
     
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  6. Dejavu

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    Ok [L] is simply an optimization, and [R=301] means it is a permanent redirect.
    But what if I didnt specify the [R=301]? Does it return some type of other response code?
    Is is really better from a search engine perspective include the [R=301] part? (From a users perspective there is no difference that I can see)
     
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #7
    If you just do [R] (no 301) it defaults to a 302 (temporary).
     
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    It appears to me if I use a 301 redirect, the new url becomes visible in the browser url bar..(not what I want)
    If I wish to use mod_rewrite to make the urls shorter, shoult I then use a 302 redirect? I am really confused now.
     
    Dejavu, Jul 27, 2005 IP
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    You don't need R at all. From what I understand, all you are after is SE-friendly urls which is what mod_rewrite can be used for without R directive. You'd use redirects (301 or 302) only if your pages actually changed locations and you needed to inform the search engines and site users about the change.
     
    Liminal, Jul 31, 2005 IP