Http error: 308 – Permanent Redirect

308 - Permanent Redirect

A HTTP 308 code is a permanent redirect status code. This means that the URL you are trying to access has been permanently moved to a new URL. This is significant for SEO purposes because it ensures that any links pointing to the old URL will now point to the new URL instead. This can help to improve your website’s search engine rankings.

The cause of a 308 code can be due to a number of things, but the most common cause is when a website changes its domain name. If you are experiencing this issue, you will need to update your links to point to the new domain name. You can do this by using a 301 redirect.

Here is an example of a 308 code in action:

  • Old URL: http://example.com/about
  • New URL: http://example.com/about-us

When someone tries to access the old URL, they will be automatically redirected to the new URL. This ensures that all links pointing to the old URL will now point to the new, correct URL.

If you are experiencing a 308 code on your website, you can fix it by updating your links to point to the new URL. You can also use a 301 redirect to redirect traffic from the old URL to the new URL.

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Imran Selimkhanov | Founder at Productive Shop

Imran Selimkhanov

Imran is the founder and CEO of Productive Shop. He writes on B2B demand generation and SEO strategy topics to help startups understand how to win digital share of voice. Prior to Productive Shop, Imran led demand generation at an Oracle consultancy, ran an e-commerce site servicing LE teams and helped build PMO offices at technology startup companies. When he’s not at work, Imran can be spotted hiking in the Rockies, honing his clay shooting skills and tumbling off of black diamond ski tracks due to overconfidence in his skiing abilities.

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