Hi, I have a website that I am planning to move to a different server and hosting provider as well as a different domain. So that I can plan this effectively, I would appreciate any advice on how to attempt to retain any search engine ranking. I have already read about the 301 redirect but am not sure if this is all I would need to do. Thanks.
Yes, 301 redirect is the best solution. If you use 301, you will not lose PR. You can use this: <?php header("HTTP/1.1 301 Moved Permanently"); header("Location: http://new-website.com/file.php"); header("Connection: close"); ?> If you are using asp, have a look here: http://www.seoconsultants.com/tips/asp/301.asp