Difference between revisions of "Glossary/301-redirect"
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− | + | A '''301 redirect''' is used to permanently re-route requests for one website to another website. It is also called a '''permanent redirect'''. | |
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+ | You can use a 301 redirect to avoid: | ||
+ | * Delivering [[Learn/404-Errors-Drive-Visitors-Away|404 errors]] to visitors | ||
+ | * Creating canonical URL issues like [[Learn/Twin-Home-Pages:-Classic-SEO-Mistake| twin home pages]] | ||
+ | * Driving away [[Learn/Don't-Lose-People-Who-Don't-Type-WWW|people who don't type www]] | ||
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+ | Most people will need to contact their website hosting company or registrar to create a 301 redirect. |
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