Explain 301 error?

[seosignature]

I know that the 301 is that code that indicates a redirect to a different url. But how is this important in the field of SEO?

[Smohil]

In case canonical url error 301 is used as solution .As same web page opened for two or more urls ,Google consider them as two web pages with same content so in case you may have to pay Google penalty .So be careful and use 301 redirection for those url's.

[softwaredevin]

If you want to delete a page of your website without losing back links, page rank of that page, redirecting your old page to new page with using 301 redirection.

[Johnson Paul]

301 is a permanent redirection to the preferred URL. I t is an important factors in canonicalitation.

[lillianabe]

When you want your old pages are moved to other new pages then you should use 301 redirect methods. Main point of 301 redirection is when you redirect your old pages 301 kept your old pages ranking and moved your pages with new one. It is considered as SEO friendly method so that is why it is vital in SEO.

[clairsmith]

A Web server functions where an old URL can be redirected to a new one. 301 Redirect is a "permanent" redirect status indicating that the resource has moved permanently.

[Tessaalfred]

301 code is for permanent redirection. 301 redirections are used under following conditions:

- When you move your web site for new domain or new URL
- To get rid off from the duplicate issue.

[michaelhomas83]

yes..I agree All above comment ..Its used for redirection another url webpage..without loosing backlinks.

[amitmax]

301 helps to fix canonical url...which is most important advantage of it in SEO.Second, if you are moving your website or web page then it helps to save your previous seo work and also traffic which you were getting for that page.

[justinthomsony]

Originally Posted by softwaredevin

If you want to delete a page of your website without losing back links, page rank of that page, redirecting your old page to new page with using 301 redirection.

Completely Agreed. As 301 directs traffic from old source to new targeted web page without losing back links and page rank.

[realtyproptiger]

301 error means the old page url is permanently redirect to the new page url......

[spyindiashiv]

301 redirection is permanent redirection which we basically implement when one of our site or web page has permanently moved to some other location. It help us to retain the existing traffic that is coming to the old web page or website.

[siyajoshi]

Originally Posted by Tessaalfred

301 code is for permanent redirection. 301 redirections are used under following conditions:

- When you move your web site for new domain or new URL
- To get rid off from the duplicate issue.

Yes i totally agree with you.301 redirection means permanently redirection.In both cases that you have mentioned we use 301.Thnx for kind information...