Question about install directory choice and SEO

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by texasag90, Dec 3, 2007.

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    Hello;

    I am starting a new community website using b2evo blog as the primary CMS. I also plan to have a forum, and maybe some other stuff. My test install is at http://www.cochlearworld.com. No real content yet.

    I have a question about where to install b2evo. I would "normally" install a package like b2evo in a subdirectory (e.g. blog). I would then redirect the homepage url to http://www.cochlearworld.com/blog. I have done this in the current install.

    My question is, does installing the blog in a subdirectory and redirecting the main index page have a negative impact on SEO?

    Thanks,
    Mark
    www.masonworld.com
     
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    If you are doing a 301 redirect i would say, "no it doesnt."
     
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    Well, that's embarassing. I'm not sure how my host (Lunarpages) is implementing the redirects. I did it in cpanel and did not pay attention. I will check.
     
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    Looks like the permanent redirect option in cpanel is a 301.
    Thanks,
    Mark
    http://www.masonworld.com
     
    texasag90, Dec 3, 2007 IP