CTO Migrations

Charles Taylor

Which redirect is best for SEO Migrations

DEC 3, 20251 MIN

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❓ Which redirect is best for SEO Migrations? ❓  When it comes to redirects in migrations, not all are created equal. 👉 301 Redirect (Permanent) ✅ Passes SEO equity ✅ Best for migrations, URL changes, domain switches ✅ Tells Google the move is permanent 👉 302 Redirect (Temporary) ⚠️ Does not consistently pass SEO value ⚠️ Tells Google the redirect is short-term ⚠️ Can cause confusion if left in place long-term 👉 307 Redirect (Temporary, HTTP/1.1) Similar to a 302, but more technical and rarely used for SEO purposes If you’re doing a website migration or changing URL structures, the best choice is almost always a 301 redirect. It’s the signal Google trusts to transfer authority and preserve your rankings. Have migration or redirect questions? Send me a message—I’ve helped recover and protect traffic during complex site moves. You’ve been listening to me, Charles Taylor, the SEO behind CTO Migrations, a service of Charles Taylor Online LLC currently based in New Jersey. My work centers on helping SEOs and site owners navigate the chaos of website migrations, redesigns, and platform changes — the moments when search visibility and revenue are most at risk. At CTO Migrations, we combine strategy, technical precision, and hands-on support to make sure your move is smooth and your traffic recovers fast. Every plan I build focuses on reducing risk, preserving rankings, and getting sites back to full strength in weeks instead of months.