The Ultimate PHP 301 direct/forwarding thread!

[Dan]

If you don't know what a PHP 301 redirect is, you will by the end of this thread! If you need to redirect a page, unfortunately it isn't as simple as using one of the various methods - only the 301 redirect will preserve search engine rankings for the page. It is the most efficient, search engine friendly method for website redirection - the code 301 is interpreted as "moved permanently".

<?
Header( "HTTP/1.1 301 Moved Permanently" ); 
Header( "Location: http://www.new-url.com" ); 
?>

[Lop]

I use just the bottom line to forward.

PHP Code:

<?php
Header( "Location: http://www.new-url.com" );
?>

I suppose I should add the 301 line.

[sarahk]

Yes you should. Otherwise the server doesn't know why the forward is there. 301s are important so you should take the time to add the extra line.

[Kaabi]

The PHP redirect is so simple, the "ultimate" makes it sound intricate. It's so funny Dan, you've made a lot of "Ultimate 301 redirect" threads, and it's not even that special a function. You make me laugh (in a good way).

[Dan]

Originally Posted by Kaabi

The PHP redirect is so simple, the "ultimate" makes it sound intricate. It's so funny Dan, you've made a lot of "Ultimate 301 redirect" threads, and it's not even that special a function. You make me laugh (in a good way).

I have added them for every language rather than just post one thread in the "general" forum - I think this will make it easier, and more useful for peple who visit the site.

I just used the word "ultimate" as it is the only thread you will need to learn how to do a 301 redirect in that particular language

[Fredto]

I use a .htaccess for my redirections.

It's simple to use and I have to edit only one file for an entire folder

[Kaabi]

Makes sense, and ultimate is an attractive word. Fredto, does an .htaccess redirect preserve search engine rankings? That's a very important thing that a redirect should do.