Merging 2 Database Sites

Discussion in 'Databases' started by Simonh, Feb 20, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    I have two database driven company formation websites www.completeformations.co.uk and www.companyfaqs.co.uk. The first provide actual services whilst the other is more information based.

    I want to merge the two so that I end up with completeformations.co.uk/companyfaqs/. What I would like to know is:
    1. Whether there is any benefit of keeping the databases separate or should they be merged into one?
    2. Would it be necessary to enter every companyfaqs URL into an .htaccess file to 301 redirect the entire page URLs?
    3. I understand that there is some code which I need so that when typing in the full companyfaqs URL, the browser will go to the sub-directory.

    Any help will be very much appreciated. Simon
     
    Simonh, Feb 20, 2008 IP
  2. awatson

    awatson Active Member

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    1. Not really except in high traffic situations, I would guess. Might as well leave them separate if it's easier that way.
    2. No, you do 301 redirects for domains/directories.
    3. That would be the 301 redirect - how to do it depends on the site structure and urls - this page may help.
     
    awatson, Feb 22, 2008 IP
  3. Simonh

    Simonh Peon

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    Thanks. This helps
     
    Simonh, Feb 23, 2008 IP