What is 301 direct?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Natheen2000, Aug 30, 2009.

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    Sorry fo rasking some silly question guys, Actually, I have no idea on what is "301 direct", Can somebody explain this to me please :)
     
    Natheen2000, Aug 30, 2009 IP
  2. magda

    magda Notable Member

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    A 301 redirect is a permanent redirect - it's a way of telling search engine bots that the new url is where links, PageRank and traffic should be directed to from now on.
    It's a bit like getting your mail redirected when you move house-in the case of a 301 you're saying 'I'm living here for the rest of my life, everything I had at the old address, now comes here'
    It's usually done with a .htaccess file
     
    magda, Aug 30, 2009 IP