Sub-page's name-change affects serps?

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by miko67, Apr 15, 2005.

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    I have a sub-page address like this www.footwear-shop.com/shoes.php that needs a name change to www.footwear-shop.com/boots.php.

    The content is identical, I just want to move it to a more correct address. (in this example, obviously the page is really about boots and not about shoes)

    Do I need to make a 301 redirect for the former - now nonexcisting - page or wil the search engines pick up the new one and delete the old one from their directory without hurting my rankings?
     
    miko67, Apr 15, 2005 IP