URL length - Moving from 6 folder deep to 3 folder deep

[Adviso]

I have a website with friendly URL,

My product page are generated from a database. When I click on the product, I go 6 folders deep.

(ex. nameofthesite/courses-and-seminard/blablabla-catalog/information-technology/blablabla-window/blabla-server/active-directory-with-windows-server-2008.html

I'm thinking about moving the product page to the thrid folder, so it would become nameofthesite.com/courses-and-seminars/course-catalog/active-directory-with-windows-server-2008.html

I want to know, would it be a major element in my SEO. Is URL length is a really important factor. Because I need to move 450 pages.

Second, if I move the page, do I only need to add redirect 301 or I need to do something else.

I suppose  I also need to change my breadcrumb navigation also.

[alexhoug]

It's not a MAJOR element, but it could certainly help, I would say focus your efforts in building links. In regards, if you do move them, yes 301 them so any ranking value will get passed over time. Lastly, if you do have breadcrumb nav, you will need to change that.

[Adviso]

Thanks Alex

[alexhoug]

Not a problem, let me know if you have any other questions. I am here to help.