The 301 redirect is a method of redirecting traffic from an old domain to a new domain. The other methods of redirect are usually penalized by search engines because they are frequently used in black hat SEO tactics. On the other hand, search engines highly recommend the use of 301 redirect. Moreover, it is easier to setup because you need to edit only one file, the .htaccess.
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