301 backlinks help
- Thread starter aromaiptv
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- Jun 9, 2020
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Can you explain a bit more, what exact issue are you facing with 301 redirect?
- Feb 25, 2025
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For 301 redirects in .htaccess, use: "Redirect 301 /old-page /new-page" for single pages or "RewriteRule ^old/(.*)$ /new/$1 [R=301,L]" for patterns test with curl!
FindYourHost
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If you're just trying to set up clean 301s in .htaccess, it depends whether you're redirecting a single URL or a whole path. For one-to-one redirects, use Redirect 301 /old-url /new-url.
If you need something more dynamic, like matching patterns, go with RewriteRule and test everything with curl before pushing live. If you're doing this for backlinks, make sure the redirect points to relevant content or the benefit might be wasted.
If you need something more dynamic, like matching patterns, go with RewriteRule and test everything with curl before pushing live. If you're doing this for backlinks, make sure the redirect points to relevant content or the benefit might be wasted.
Online Growth Consulta
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- Dec 26, 2025
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If the goal is to preserve backlink value, make sure the 301 redirect points to a highly relevant page, not just the homepage.
For single URLs, Redirect 301 /old-url /new-url is enough.
For multiple URLs or folders, RewriteRule works better.
Always test redirects with curl or browser dev tools to confirm proper 301 status.
For single URLs, Redirect 301 /old-url /new-url is enough.
For multiple URLs or folders, RewriteRule works better.
Always test redirects with curl or browser dev tools to confirm proper 301 status.
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