Dynamic Pages

Should i create static pages from our database

[theleveller]

Would it be a penalty if i was to save all my database fed pages (80 products) into static versions i.e. without the .asp?product=1000

And then use our site map to point to those pages... while using the dynamic pages for normal navigation?

Would this incurr a penalty for duplicate content?

[jcoronella]

Why do you want to do this?

If you have a bunch of duplicate pages google is pretty good at merging them, however, as you aquire incoming links and want to go back the other direction it just creates more trouble.

I would consolidate and pick one strategy. You can make your dynamic pages *look* static if you want to with mod_rewrite or iis_rewrite.

[webnewton]

I think there is no need for duplicate static pages if you're doing this in an effort to make google read them. Google will be able read your dynamic pages too.Dont' duplicate.

[theleveller]

thanks, i'll have a look at the mod_rewrite.. just want to make sure all the products get indexed thanks guys..