302 Redirects & WordPress

[lhc67]

Hi Mozzers-

We started a WordPress blog for one of my clients to help improve the domain authority, increase visits, etc. a few months ago. I ran a crawl report a few days ago and noticed that the /trackback/ pages are getting redirected to the appropriate page using a 302 redirect not a 301 redirect.

I've search through the forum looking for other similar questions and found one. The answer suggested that I use the TAC plugin and check for any malicious code. I did this and found nothing.

Another response suggested using the Redirection plugin. I haven't tried this yet.

Has anyone encountered this and if so, how did you deal with it.

Thank you!

LHC

[CoreyEulas]

So, a few things here.

• I'm assuming your site has malicious code. Use http://sucuri.net/ - these guys are the best at this.  And, anyway check this: http://www.slideshare.net/armeda/wordpress-enduser-security .. good stuff there.

• I'm assuming this isn't necessary, but you can 301 a whole directory and the contents with a RewriteRule.

• I wouldn't even worry about 301'ing trackbacks to boost SEO efforts.   Almost negligible benefits.  Way more important stuff to do, that's why nobody is writing about it.

[lhc67]

Hi Corey-

Thanks for the response. No, there wasn't any malicious code found on the site. Yes, I agree about the trackbacks not a high priority. I just don't like seeing those errors.

Best,

Lisa