A question on Redirection

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Sidewindr, Jun 16, 2007.

  1. #1
    I hope this is the right area to post this question. I am starting a site that has certain anchor text links pointing to affiliate offers, is it a good idea to do 301 or 302 redirection for these links and if so, which would be the best choice?
    The site is still being constructed or else I would list the URL. I appreciate any feedback.
     
    Sidewindr, Jun 16, 2007 IP
  2. oseymour

    oseymour Well-Known Member

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    instead of using a redirect, you can put the nofollow tags on these links
     
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  3. trichnosis

    trichnosis Prominent Member

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    you can block the unwanted pages with robots.txt file and can you post the url pls
     
    trichnosis, Jun 16, 2007 IP
  4. Sidewindr

    Sidewindr Peon

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    Thanks for the advice!
     
    Sidewindr, Jun 16, 2007 IP
  5. BigBadWolf

    BigBadWolf Well-Known Member

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    What ever you use just nofollow or prevent PR passing to these links via robots.txt, the redirection method you choose is irrelevant.
     
    BigBadWolf, Jun 17, 2007 IP
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    beastboy Well-Known Member

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    redirection is an unethical way...may be later you would be penalized by Google
     
    beastboy, Jun 18, 2007 IP
  7. mad4

    mad4 Peon

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    I would 301 them but use robots.txt & nofollow to stop googlebot following them.
     
    mad4, Jun 18, 2007 IP