SEO 301 Redirects - Site Move ASPX -> CF

Discussion in 'Programming' started by KevMuk, Sep 11, 2008.

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    Hey all,

    I have a situation that I think could turn into a problem.

    Firstly, I'm a php dev so I am used to a central file (.htaccess) and not used to dealing with single pages.

    Secondly, the situation:D

    I have a client that has a site currently written in .aspx. They have worked with a new developer who has re-written the entire site in .cfm :(

    I am involved in a purely SEO role, and I am now tasked with salvaging the current inbound links (many are deep linked), and I was going to simply 301 redirect the old pages to the new pages. Having never done 301 redirects in CF I was disheartened to learn that it seems to be done server side per page.

    I have two main questions:

    1. How would I do a redirect to the new .cfm page if the .aspx page no longer exists? (or am I understanding this wrong?)
    2. Can I create a central file of all my desired 301 redirects (much like .htaccess) as opposed to per page?

    I am waiting to here back on how the site is hosted to see if I can fall back on IIS
     
    KevMuk, Sep 11, 2008 IP