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    • laurentjb
      laurentjb Subscriber last edited by

      How do I carry out a redirect? Is there a code I need to use? Thank you in advance.

      hughcollins Shahreez BacklinkDigital raobilal6 4 Replies Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • UlkePulke
        UlkePulke @meltingpointgoat last edited by

        @meltingpointgoat maybe I can recommend the following for whats its worth,

        I’ve been diving deep into SEO recently and found a bunch of tools that have been super helpful for different aspects of my workflow. Thought I’d share a few in case you find them useful!

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        I’ve found these tools over at https://ralfvanveen.com/en/tools/. Thought they were worth sharing!

        Are you using similar tools? Would love to know what’s been working for you lately.
        Please let me know, I am regularly looking for new ways to optimize my SEO strategies.

        Regards,

        Ulrich

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        • raobilal6
          raobilal6 @laurentjb last edited by

          Hi!
          nice comment

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          • meltingpointgoat
            meltingpointgoat last edited by

            Redirecting sounds simple, but it can be a lot of work, especially for SEO. You need to carefully map old URLs to new ones, or you risk losing traffic. Big companies often have dedicated teams managing this to ensure everything’s smooth. Implementing strategies like resource smoothing helps here - spreading out tasks over time so no one is overwhelmed and SEO remains on point (see here).

            For example, you could have one team member focus on identifying which URLs need redirecting while another handles updating the code over a week, instead of doing everything at once. This way, the workload stays manageable, and there’s less risk of making mistakes.

            When implementing redirects, always check for broken links and monitor the changes to ensure traffic isn’t dropping. And remember, a good redirect strategy is essential for maintaining SEO, so take your time and do it right to avoid losing valuable rankings.

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            • jhk2021
              jhk2021 last edited by

              To carry out a redirect, you can use the following code depending on the language or platform you're working with.
              In HTML (meta tag redirect):

              <meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; url=https://new-url.com">
              
              

              In JavaScript:

              window.location.href = "https://new-url.com";
              

              In PHP:

              header("Location: https://new-url.com");
              exit();
              

              Choose the appropriate method based on your environment.

              Thanks!
              JHK Infotech

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              • BacklinkDigital
                BacklinkDigital @laurentjb last edited by

                @laurentjb ... Depend on your goals, if you are using cloudflare, you can go to page rules and create 301 / 302 redirect easily

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                • BacklinkDigital
                  BacklinkDigital last edited by

                  @laurentjb

                  Depend on your goals, if you are using cloudflare, you can go to page rules and create 301 / 302 redirect easily

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                  • shob0000
                    shob0000 last edited by

                    @laurentjb said in How do I carry out a redirect? Is there a code I need to use?:

                    How do I carry out a redirect? Is there a code I need to use? Thank you in advance.
                    To carry out a redirect, you typically use a piece of code specific to the platform you're working on. For example, in HTML, you can use <meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0;url=http://example.com">. If you’re using server-side code, such as PHP, you can use header("Location: http://example.com");. Just like how you might tweak a Wendy’s Taco Salad recipe to fit your taste, adjusting redirect code ensures your users are sent to the right place. i have wendy's taco salads related site and same done for that website too

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                    • shtefcs
                      shtefcs last edited by

                      If you are using free CloudFlare DNS and SSL, you can create 301 redirection easily with their tools.

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                      • jahangir43
                        jahangir43 last edited by

                        Yes, i have done many site like Digitech Journals. To carry out a redirect, you need to use specific code depending on the type of redirect and the server environment you’re working with. The most common types of redirects are 301 (permanent) and 302 (temporary) redirects.

                        1. Using .htaccess (Apache Server)

                        If your website is hosted on an Apache server, you can use the .htaccess file to create redirects.

                        a. 301 Permanent Redirect:

                        Redirect 301 /old-page.html https://www.example.com/new-page.html
                        
                        • Explanation: This code permanently redirects old-page.html to new-page.html.

                        b. 302 Temporary Redirect:

                        Redirect 302 /old-page.html https://www.example.com/new-page.html
                        
                        • Explanation: This code temporarily redirects old-page.html to new-page.html.

                        c. Redirecting an Entire Domain:

                        Redirect 301 / https://www.newdomain.com/
                        
                        • Explanation: This code permanently redirects all pages from the old domain to the new domain.

                        2. Using PHP for Redirects

                        If you have access to your website’s PHP code, you can use the following PHP code for redirects.

                        a. 301 Permanent Redirect:

                        <?php
                        header("HTTP/1.1 301 Moved Permanently");
                        header("Location: https://www.example.com/new-page.html");
                        exit();
                        ?>
                        
                        • Explanation: This PHP code permanently redirects to new-page.html.

                        b. 302 Temporary Redirect:

                        <?php
                        header("Location: https://www.example.com/new-page.html");
                        exit();
                        ?>
                        
                        • Explanation: This PHP code temporarily redirects to new-page.html.

                        3. Using JavaScript (Client-Side Redirect)

                        You can use JavaScript for client-side redirects, though it's generally better to use server-side redirects for SEO purposes.

                        a. JavaScript Redirect:

                        <script type="text/javascript">
                        window.location.href = "https://www.example.com/new-page.html";
                        </script>
                        
                        • Explanation: This script redirects the user to new-page.html.

                        4. Using Nginx

                        If your website is hosted on an Nginx server, you can set up redirects in the Nginx configuration file.

                        a. 301 Permanent Redirect:

                        server {
                            listen 80;
                            server_name www.example.com;
                            return 301 https://www.example.com$request_uri;
                        }
                        
                        • Explanation: This code redirects all HTTP traffic to HTTPS with a permanent redirect.

                        b. Redirecting a Single Page:

                        location /old-page.html {
                            return 301 https://www.example.com/new-page.html;
                        }
                        
                        • Explanation: This code permanently redirects old-page.html to new-page.html.

                        5. HTML Meta Refresh (Not Recommended for SEO)

                        You can use a meta refresh tag in the HTML <head> section, but it's not ideal for SEO as it's not a true redirect.

                        <meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; url=https://www.example.com/new-page.html">
                        
                        • Explanation: This code redirects after 0 seconds to new-page.html.

                        Choosing the Right Redirect

                        • 301 Redirect: Use when you want to permanently move a page or domain. This tells search engines to pass the SEO value from the old URL to the new one.
                        • 302 Redirect: Use when the move is temporary, and you plan to revert to the old URL.

                        Always test your redirects after implementation to ensure they work correctly and that search engines and users are directed to the intended destination.

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                        • squidgame2024
                          squidgame2024 last edited by

                          Complete redirection process requires using 301 redirection
                          You can redirect your old domain to the new one via Cloudflare or by contacting your hosting manager

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                          • dotemna
                            dotemna last edited by

                            It depends on which type of redirect you mean and what the purpose is. Here are two common scenarios:

                            For redirecting a single page:
                            You can use a 301 redirect in your .htaccess file (for Apache servers):

                            Redirect 301 /old-page.html https://www.yoursite.com/new-page.html
                            

                            For redirecting an entire domain:
                            To redirect all pages from an old domain to a new one, you can use this code in your .htaccess file:

                            RewriteEngine On
                            RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^olddomain.com [NC,OR]
                            RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^www.olddomain.com [NC]
                            RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://www.newdomain.com/$1 [L,R=301,NC]
                            

                            Both methods use 301 (permanent) redirects, which is typically best for SEO. Always test your redirects thoroughly to ensure they work as intended across your site.

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                            • Umairaalam786
                              Umairaalam786 last edited by

                              @laurentjb said in How do I carry out a redirect? Is there a code I need to use?:

                              How do I carry out a redirect? Is there a code I need to use?

                              To carry out a redirect, you typically need to use specific code or configurations depending on the type of redirect you want to implement and the server or platform you're working with. The most common types of redirects are 301 (permanent) and 302 (temporary).

                              But I Recommend you Use Plugins
                              The Best WP Plugin is ( Redirection )

                              You can use plugins like Redirection or Yoast SEO to manage redirects without needing to write code.

                              301 Redirect: Use when the original page has permanently moved to a new URL.
                              302 Redirect: Use when the move is temporary.

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                              • Shahreez
                                Shahreez @laurentjb last edited by

                                @laurentjb are you talking about domain redirection ?

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                                • hughcollins
                                  hughcollins @laurentjb last edited by

                                  @laurentjb Yes you can redirect 1 page to another using any redirection plugin.
                                  You can either 301(Moved Permanently) or 302(Moved Temporary) the Url 1 to Url 2

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                                  • Hami913
                                    Hami913 last edited by

                                    @laurentjb said in How do I carry out a redirect? Is there a code I need to use?:

                                    How do I carry out a redirect? Is there a code I need to use? Thank you in advance.

                                    To set up a redirect, you typically need to use some code depending on your server environment. For example, if you’re using Apache, you can add a redirect rule to your .htaccess file. Here’s a basic example of a 301 redirect in an .htaccess file:

                                    apache

                                    Redirect 301 /old-page.html http://www.yoursite.com/new-page.html

                                    If you're using Nginx, you would add a redirect rule to your server configuration file like this:

                                    nginx

                                    location /old-page {
                                    return 301 http://www.yoursite.com/new-page;
                                    }

                                    For WordPress or other CMSs, there are plugins available that can help you manage redirects without needing to handle code directly.

                                    I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions. because te same issue a=occure with my site then i resolve it by using this method.

                                    Thank you!

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