Redirecting Lecture Notes

Introduction to Redirecting

• Definition and context of redirecting
• Importance in technological and digital environments

Types of Redirects

• 301 Redirect
  • Permanent redirect
  • Impact on SEO and page ranking
• 302 Redirect
  • Temporary redirect
  • When to use and implications
• Meta Refresh
  • Typically used in HTML
  • Less common and generally discouraged for SEO

Implementing Redirects

• Best practices for implementing redirects
• Tools and technologies used
  • Server-side vs client-side redirects
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them

SEO Considerations

• Impact of redirects on search engine optimization
• How search engines handle redirects
• Monitoring and managing redirects for SEO health

Common Use Cases

• Website migration
• URL structure changes
• Handling page not found (404) errors

Conclusion

• Summary of key points
• Final recommendations on using redirects effectively