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    • GDB
      GDB last edited by

      Hi, I have a search page that generates some querystrings (with the term, current page, number of pages etc). This long url is something bad for Google indexing?

      Thanks.

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      • waqid
        waqid last edited by

        Ideally you want to keep your URL's short and to the point. Depending on the CMS you are using their could be an option to turn on friendly URL's.

        Scroll to the bottom of this page where it says URL Structures http://www.seomoz.org/beginners-guide-to-seo/basics-of-search-engine-friendly-design-and-development

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        • GDB
          GDB @waqid last edited by

          Thanks.

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