Is Multiple 301 Redirections harm your Website ?

[robwilley7]

hello folks.

I have a question Is multiple 301 redirection harm your website? I Was thinking about this question since last couple of days.because when I have migrated my forums from one place to other place, in result there are multiple redirection shown. so if anyone knows about in detail please share your opinions.

thanks in advance..

[Upendraets]

ya, absolutely . suppose you want to go delhi and every time you forgot your way and reaches chennai . so, how`s your fellings. in the right case multiple 301 redirection is not good so, avoid it.

[Amy.Sarin]

Matt Cutts clearly said that you can have as many 301 redirects as you want without harming your website.

What you should avoid is having successive hops (redirect from page A to page B, then from page B to page C, then page C to page D )
I would insist you to see this Matt Cutts video where he is explaining concept of multiple redirects very clearly,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1lVPrYoBkA