scs Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I've seen so many big companies (Adobe/Macromedia, Yahoo, MSN, ect..) that have a redirection part of their site. I kno how to make one. But what is the purpose? What advantaged is there in having a redirection script? I'm not looking for code. I'm just wondering if I will benefit to having a redirection script.ThanksZach Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/25749-redirect/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart715 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Redirection as in what? Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/25749-redirect/#findComment-117557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 For instance this link at adobe:http://direct.adobe.com/r?xJHWTqvEJclHWElvPHnJlTakes u to:http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver/bestpractices/css/?trackingid=KRUOWhat is the purpose to that? Why do I have to redirect? Cant they just put the second link as the one the users clicks? I think it would be easier that way. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/25749-redirect/#findComment-117560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainewoods Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 that gives them a shorter url. as well they are probably using that url variable to track something about the originater of the url, like an affiliate. Or they may be using it to gather extra info about you and cross coorelate you to their db as much as possible and send you targeted advertisements. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/25749-redirect/#findComment-117665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbin Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Example: Dell runs deals sometimes that are only accessible on certain parts of their site... Such as dell.com/usaw or dell.com/smb/builtforme those links transfer to the same part of their site so that their cart and all that stuff remains functional but they can advertise the easier url cause humans cant remember dell.com/content/cart.asp/923490823dsf9a0823423904 Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/25749-redirect/#findComment-117666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainewoods Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 they also use that url variable to track where the link came from so they can track the effectiveness of advertising in different places. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/25749-redirect/#findComment-117893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 Ok, I understand now. So If i had big confusing links or wanted to track links clicked then that would be a good idea.Thanks! Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/25749-redirect/#findComment-118254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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