Redirecting to Guide Without Affecting SEO
Can I redirect users from my previous support website to Guide without affecting SEO?
Yes, you can redirect users from your previous support website to Guide while minimizing SEO impact.
To do this effectively, set up proper 301 redirects from your old site to the new Guide URLs. This helps preserve your SEO rankings and ensures users are seamlessly directed to the new content.
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