301 vs 410
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back2form
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- Jul 15, 2012
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You should use a 301 redirect when you're sure you'll never use the old URL again,
while you should use a 410 redirect when you've deleted content from your site.
- Jul 30, 2012
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If you want to use a 301 redirect, it means the page on the website has been permanently moved to a new page with similar or relevant information.
Whereas as 410 indicates that the page has been removed permanently and will not be replaced or no longer available.
301 Redirect (Permanent Redirect): Use this when a page has been permanently moved to a new URL. This passes most of the SEO value to the new page and ensures users and search engines are directed to the correct destination.
Use this when a page is permanently removed, and there’s no replacement. It tells search engines that the page no longer exists and should be de indexed
Use this when a page is permanently removed, and there’s no replacement. It tells search engines that the page no longer exists and should be de indexed
- Apr 4, 2014
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So just delete them.
Use custom 404 page or 301 redirect to the homepage... I do the latter.
i_Haider
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301, redirect is preferable
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301 to a similar page, especially if the url has existing external backlinks pointing to it, otherwise 301 to home page or 410. But don't overdo the 301s to home page, as that just screams 'I'm using a dropped domain for SEO purposes!'