Hi all. I recently had to import my website into another wordpress install. The thing is that the old database was using the default permalink structure which as many people know, it is not good for helping to rank you with your keywords. So, when I tried to change it, I lost the ability to see those posts so had to change it back. I realize that I will probably have to install a re-direct plugin but when I tried using one I found, it was a lot of work and over my head so I just left things at the default.

So, my question now is, if I leave it at the default for permalinks for those posts(but can make sure going forward that all permalinks are set up right), can I go back to those posts and just use the SEO all in one plugin to help rank those posts and keywords instead or will this not work for helping get ranking after all?

I am open to some suggestions. thanks!

Melanie