How long does google index old urls?
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Hey guys,
We are currently in the process of redesigning a site but in two phases as the timeline issues. So there will be up to a 4 week gap between the 1st and 2nd set of redirects.
These urls will be idle 4 weeks before the phase content is ready. What effect if any will this have on the domain and page authority?
Thanks
Rob
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Hi Peter,
Thanks for your reply. The site in question does not have a high domain or page authority but I hear what your saying. I wouldn't of thought we would be able to keep the second set of old pages live as the domain name is not changing!?
Thanks
Rob
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Hi Rob
To be honest I don't know how long it will be before it has an impact. I would have thought less than 4 weeks thugh so it could impact your domain and page authority negatively. In addition of course if visitors click on links in SERPs meantime they will get 404s which won't help.
Is there not a way you can keep the second set of pages live during this transition? Or better still, not launch the site at all until you have have all pages ready and have remapped everything?
Peter
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