❓ 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.

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Name: CTO Migrations, a service from Charles Taylor Online LLC
Website: https://www.charlestayloronline.com/seo-migrations/

❓ What’s the First Step in a Website Migration? ❓

Before touching code, launching redirects, or flipping the switch, you need one thing above all else: A plan.

That means:
✅ Mapping out all existing and legacy URLs.
✅ Documenting what’s staying, changing, or being retired.
✅ Creating a redirect plan to preserve SEO equity.
✅ Setting benchmarks for traffic, rankings, and crawl data.

Without this blueprint, you’re flying blind. And that’s when migrations turn into disasters.

Whether you’re changing domains, platforms, or restructuring content, the first step is always to understand your site as it exists today. Only then can you safely move it tomorrow.

If you’re planning a migration and don’t know where to start message me. A well-planned migration saves months (or even years) of lost traffic and headaches.

I’m Charles Taylor, founder of CTO Migrations, a service of Charles Taylor Online LLC. At CTO Migrations, we specialize in guiding SEOs and webmasters through high-stakes website changes — migrations, redesigns, and platform shifts — with one clear goal: preserving and recovering organic traffic fast. Backed by years of technical SEO experience, I provide the strategic planning, risk mitigation, and hands-on support needed to minimize disruption and keep your visibility and revenue intact. Whether it’s redirect auditing, indexation recovery, or signal restoration, we help you move confidently — and bounce back in weeks, not months.

Business Information:

Name: CTO Migrations, a service from Charles Taylor Online LLC
Website: https://www.charlestayloronline.com/seo-migrations/

Does Redesigning a Website Affect its SEO?

The answer: It shouldn’t...but it can.

A redesign is often about fresh visuals, updated branding, and a better user experience. But if SEO isn’t factored into the process, rankings and traffic WILL take a hit (potentially a big hit).

Some of the largest factors that influence whether SEO performance stays steady, or drops, during a redesign include:

🔗 URL structure – Any changes here must be mapped and redirected.
📝 On-page optimization – Titles, headers, and meta data need to be preserved.
🔍 Internal linking – Navigation and contextual links pass critical equity.
⚖️ Code-to-text ratio – Bloated code can dilute content signals.
📂 Content hierarchy – Changing how pages are grouped can alter keyword relevance.

A redesign doesn’t have to harm SEO. With proper planning, it can improve both search visibility and user experience.

If you’re considering a redesign, let’s make sure it’s not just beautiful; but also SEO-safe.

I’m Charles Taylor, founder of CTO Migrations, a service of Charles Taylor Online LLC here in New Jersey. I help SEOs and website owners protect and recover their organic search traffic during high-risk website migrations, redesigns, and platform changes. With years of hands-on experience and proven frameworks, I provide the strategic guidance, tactical planning, and technical precision needed to move sites without losing momentum. From redirects and indexation to content validation and performance recovery, CTO Migrations keeps your visibility — and your revenue — right where it belongs.