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Adding another path/address to Web Site.

How do I direct users to my existing Web Site with a new web address while keeping the original web address? My company now has two (2) names and I want customers to be able to use either name to find my old web site. Do I need to get a new domain name and set up a redirect? What is the best way? This is very important. Hey, I use Yahoo and pay them a fee each month, would it be cheaper to go through them if I need another domain name?
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hellifiknow

cg_medistox

You have many many many options, i believe the most common would be to set up a 301 redirect, i believe this is the most search engine friendly also

Here is a multitude of examples

http://www.webconfs.com/how-to-redirect-a-webpage.php

hellifiknow

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cq medistox,
Thanks, but lets back up a litte bit. I am not a technician. First don't I need to purchase a new domain name to redirect from? I don't really need a new web site but is it required? Since I have an account with Yahoo (my WEb page and design software) should I begin there? Remember, I want the customer to type in my new company name (dba) and be directed to my old website.
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Exactly what I did, I chose the Parked Domain approach from Yahoo and it only cost me $9.50 a year plus another $9 to make it secure. It works fine and I did not have to get a second web page.
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