Hi

Our developer wants to simplify his task by moving the contents of three pages into one by using asp.net controls. The original content will be hidden behind tabs which when clicked on will show the appropriate content.

Assuming I set up 301 redirects will this help or hinder my SEO efforts?

My line of thought was that with three separate pages I can target numerous keywords by using the three separate title, meta and <h1> tags. His argument is that there will be a concentration of keywords on one page.

Any comments?

Thanks

Obviously it is much simpler to ignore Google and be lazy. Sounds like you already know the answer, trust your instincts.

Just do some experiment with that..:) There is no harm in trying.

Your developer should create the page whereby if the browser doesn't have JavaScript enabled, it shows all 3 tabs vertically in the page. If JavaScript is enabled, he can do his tabs.

It's easy to implement this, especially if he uses asp.net controls.

This method will enable Google to 'read' all the tabs, and any users who use browsers such as mobile phones will also be able to see the content, which they won't be able to using just JavaScript tabs.

>with three separate pages I can target numerous keywords by using the three separate title, meta and <h1> tags

Can somebody explain how it's better to give this up and combine everything into one page?

>Can somebody explain how it's better to give this up and combine everything into one page?
No, not at all! Perhaps someone can enlighten us :)