How It Works

The Redirection feature works by mapping old or broken URLs to new, active ones. You can set up redirects manually or allow the system to automatically suggest redirects for deleted or moved pages.

Key Features:

• Simple Setup: Allows you to create, edit, and delete redirects quickly.
• Automatic 404 Monitoring: Automatically detects 404 errors and allows you to redirect them to the appropriate pages.
• Manual Redirects: You have the flexibility to create manual redirects by entering both the old and new URLs.
• Redirect Logs: The system keeps track of all your redirects, giving you a history of changes.
• Error Tracking: It can also notify you when an error occurs, ensuring your site is always in top shape.

This system ensures that users always find the content they’re looking for, even when the original page has been moved or deleted

How It Benefits SEO:

• Preserves Link Equity: Ensures that link value (PageRank) from old URLs is passed on to the new URLs.
• Prevents Duplicate Content: Redirecting duplicate pages to the main page avoids search engine penalties.
• Improves Site Health: Regularly fixing broken links and redirecting them helps maintain a clean site architecture.

Redirection Works in WordPress:

Redirection involves setting up rules that automatically send users from one URL to another. When someone tries to visit an old URL, the redirection rules trigger, and they are taken to the correct page. There are different types of redirects that can be used:

• 301 Redirect: Permanent redirect. It indicates that the URL has been moved permanently to a new location. This is the most common type used for SEO.
• 302 Redirect: Temporary redirect. It tells search engines that the content is temporarily located at a different URL.
• 307 Redirect: Another temporary redirect, used when the request method should not change.
• 404 Redirect: A default redirect that occurs when the URL is not found. It’s good to set up custom 404 redirects to guide users to a helpful page instead.