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[eebee]

I want to turn an old web site of mine into a blog Is it possible to do this and keep the file names or some of them the same? I think maybe not!

Also a question re showing off your blogs. It is hard to see new postings because they are 14 pages in. Is there any way to make the blog showings a new topic under a dedicated thread?

[Lynn Terry]

We were actually just discussing this at my blog and in this weeks issue of SSWT (delivered by email). See:

http://www.clicknewz.com/1137/creating- ... ate-sites/

You wont be able to keep the old file names, but you can easily set up a 301 redirect so that those links redirect to the new files.

[eebee]

That's a good idea. Not sure how to do a 301 redirect though. Is there anywhere I can go to learn about that?

I read your newsletter about static blogging but was too late to get the discount. It set me thinking though.

[Lynn Terry]

Yes, do a search for "301 redirect htaccess" and you'll find quite a few free tutorials on how to edit your .htaccess file and set up permanent 301 redirects. Its pretty easy

[eebee]

Ok many thanks.

[geepgeep]

Does Google give any kind of penalty for 301 redirects?

I've got sites that have inbound links to specific long-established pages and have been afraid to rock the boat.

Thanks Robert

[Lynn Terry]

No, its the proper way to redirect pages, so you'll be fine

[geepgeep]

Thanks Lynn...

I can't help being a bit n-n-n-n-nervous about it.

Robert