Delete old files once 301 redirect is setup?

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    I've been searching all over for an answer to this simple question....

    After I have setup a 301 redirect in my .htaccess file should I delete the old .html files that are no longer needed from the server?
    From my understanding of what a 301 redirect does it shouldn't matter either way but I just wanted to make sure I'm not messing anything up with the search engines.

    Thanks for your time and help :cool:
     
    micksss, Feb 6, 2012 IP
  2. Deadsquirrel

    Deadsquirrel Well-Known Member

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    Hi, yes, you can go ahead with deleting the old html files, although, if i were you i would always keep a backup copy of them just in case you ever need them again.

     
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    micksss Notable Member

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    Thanks Deadsquirrel :) I will definitely keep a backup of the the files. I'll delete them tomorrow or the next day unless someone out there knows of any reason not to delete the files. Thanks again
     
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