Differences for GSA SER URL shortner, PHP exploits and GSA 301 Redirect Pro redirects?

While I do understand the gist of redirects and exploits, I was wondering if anyone could clarify the differences and the value they may have/still have.

I have GSA SER and I just got GSA's 301 Redirect Pro. I'm experimenting with the 301 redirect PRO and it seems to me that I could accomplish the same links as I can with Search Engine Ranker. Aren't these links basically like exploits too?

Sorry for the noobish question, I have done my due research and while I have found a lot of info on the topic I am still confused. A little help please?

thanks

I don't use Url shortener- but I would suggest you stay away from PHP exploits- Sven only built it in there for fun and does not recommend you use it. Its likely to hurt your SEO efforts anyways.

Bahmer said:

I don't use Url shortener- but I would suggest you stay away from PHP exploits- Sven only built it in there for fun and does not recommend you use it. Its likely to hurt your SEO efforts anyways.

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Oh yeah, I definitely don't like to mess with PHP exploit. I never heard of it being for fun though, and just the word 'exploit' makes it sound like bad news lol. But what about the 301 Redirect Pro? What's the difference with the exploit and bouncing off other websites by creating 301 redirect off them?

thank you in advance