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scrubs
03-30-2006, 08:52 AM
Hi,

I am new to the forums so hello to everyone! :)

I have recently put in place a 404 via a htaccess file for the old removed pages. I have been monitoring Googles indexing of the site and it seems to be taking a while to sift out the old pages.

Does anyone have any idea of how long the process of Google re-indexing the content will take? So far this month we have had 180 unique hits from Google Robot?!?

Look forward to hearing your thoughts

AussieWebmaster
03-31-2006, 02:06 AM
Hi,

I am new to the forums so hello to everyone! :)

I have recently put in place a 404 via a htaccess file for the old removed pages. I have been monitoring Googles indexing of the site and it seems to be taking a while to sift out the old pages.

Does anyone have any idea of how long the process of Google re-indexing the content will take? So far this month we have had 180 unique hits from Google Robot?!?

Look forward to hearing your thoughts

Why not use a 301 redirect?

scrubs
03-31-2006, 05:43 AM
Thanks, I will change to a 301!

AussieWebmaster
03-31-2006, 02:13 PM
No problem... in case you need help this is a good reference: http://www.webconfs.com/how-to-redirect-a-webpage.php