301 Redirect from root to /forums!

[nick-harper]

On my site I have a script as below in the root in index.php

<?
Header( "HTTP/1.1 301 Moved Permanently" );
Header( "Location: http://www.socceram.net/forums" );
?>

Is this a good idea until I can get a mainpage made?

Thanks

[Joe Ward]

That should be ok for the time being. What is your time frame for adding a homepage? What software do you plan to use?

[webwizzy]

Hii,

As you said, it is okay for the time being. May I know whats the best way to achieve the same thing.

Thanks

[nick-harper]

That should be ok for the time being. What is your time frame for adding a homepage? What software do you plan to use?

I might do it by hand but vbAdvanced may be an option but I am not sure yet to be honest. Hope to have it up within 2 weeks.

[webwizzy]

Hii,

As you said, it is okay for the time being. May I know whats the best way to achieve the same thing.

Thanks

anyone ?

[Mert Gökçeimam]

You can directly redirect all root requests to your forum via .htaccess. If you are not going to use a portal or any cms system that is the option you need to follow.

[FightRice]

If you're only redirecting for a temproary amount of time like 2-3 weeks, wouldn't a 302 redirect be better?

Or would it not matter?