301 Redirects

A 301 redirect generally does not hurt SEO when implemented correctly, as it permanently transfers most of the original page's link equity (around 90-99%) to the new URL. Search engines like Google recognize 301 redirects as a signal to pass authority, rankings, and relevance to the redirected page.

A 301 redirect is used when adding a domain name to a site created with a yourwebsitespace.com URL which is the default domain for sites created without a paid subscription.

Best practices:

Use 301 redirects for permanent moves.
Ensure the redirected page is highly relevant to the original.
Update internal links to point directly to the new URL.
Monitor redirects with tools like Google Search Console to avoid errors.