abinidi Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 What is the difference between a temporary vs. a permanent redirect? Why does it matter which one I choose? I'm sure there is a logical reason. I just don't know it! Quote
TCH-Andy Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 It is mainly of interest to Search Engines. If you are moving the page for a short time, and want them to remember the old link - use Temporary. If you are moving the page permanently, and you want the search engines to change all their references from the old to the new - then use permanent. Quote
j2k4b Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 I didn't know that... See you can always learn something here at TCH! Thanks! Quote
Deverill Posted May 13, 2005 Posted May 13, 2005 As Andy said, it is mostly for Search Engines. It's like the notice you see on some links that says "This site has moved, please update your links"... they stop looking at the old address on a perm redirect. Quote
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