How to redirect old content?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by funlol, May 16, 2008.

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    On one of my sites, funlol.com, I have installed a new CMS. The problem with this is that I can't keep my old URLs (it's complicated). I have some very old, high ranking pages that I really can't afford to lose.

    I have two options

    1) 301 redirect to the new pages
    2) Having an old URL and a new URL. i.e. www.funlol.com/19393/britney-spears-nude.html and a www.funlol.com/funpages/britneyspears.html (might be duplicate content penalties)

    What would you do to minimize loss of search engine traffic?
     
    funlol, May 16, 2008 IP
  2. Dan Schulz

    Dan Schulz Peon

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    Go with the 301 redirect. It'll take a while to point all those old links to their new pages, but it'll be worth it.
     
    Dan Schulz, May 16, 2008 IP
  3. angilina

    angilina Notable Member

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    Go with the first option that is, 301 redirect the old URL to the new one.
     
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    funlol Member

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    ok.. that seems to be what everyone is saying

    thanks!
     
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  5. Dan Schulz

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    You're welcome. :)
     
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    duplicate content can get you screwed I have to agree with Dan
     
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