Dafforn First to Discover Google Changes Profile Hop from 302 to 301
I am happy to report I am not the only one so oddly obsessed; money quote:
About three weeks ago, [John Lustina] noted that Google numerical-based URLs were redirecting to custom profiles, but they were using a 302 instead of a preferable 301. Today, however, I'm happy to note that's changed. As of this writing, the 302 has changed to 301.Mark the time, SEO Friends; Google is listening to our Social World.
And with the step toward doing what they tell us to do, me Google Profile hops another steep up, to 5:
Is this why they wanted to 302 Hop[e], originally?