Settings: URL Redirects

The URL Redirects section of your settings allows you to create 301 Permanent Redirects for your domains. This can be useful for a variety of reasons, including the prevention of duplicate content (i.e. maybe you have several blogs on the same subject and want to aggregate them together), or perhaps you’re moving to a new domain and want to clean up dynamic URLs to redirect them to a shorter, search engine friendly version.

The URL Redirect feature gives you four options for redirecting a domain:

Redirect to another URL

Redirect to a step in a funnel 

Redirect to a page on a website

Redirect to all paths (REGEX)

Follow these steps to learn how to create and use URL Redirects for Referins:

Step 1: Create a URL Redirect

Redirect Type: URL

Redirect one URL to another URL

• Navigate to Settings on the bottom left > URL Redirects.
• Click Add a Redirect.
• In the popup window, customize your redirect, and click “Add Redirect” to save your changes.

Redirect Type: Funnel 

The Funnel redirect, allows you to 301 redirect a URL to a step in an existing funnel that is linked with a domain within the account.

Redirect Type: website 

Website redirect allows you to 301 redirect a URL to a Website page. Only those websites that are linked to a domain can be used here.

Redirect Type: ALL

Redirect all paths from one URL to all paths of another URL. It is particularly useful when you have a "www" domain (www.mydomain.com) and a root domain (mydomain.com) wherein you can keep all of your paths on one website within the account(e.g. mydomain.com/about-us) and then redirect all paths from www.mydomain.com to the root domain, thereby including www.mydomain.com/about-us without having to add a redirect for each path or maintain two websites. 

*This is also known as a REGEX redirect.

Step 2: Manage your URL Redirects

• On the URL Redirects page, you can view a list of all your redirects. 
• Click the menu dots to edit the Redirect or the trashcan icon to remove any you wish to delete.

Search Bar for URL Redirect: 

The search bar feature for the URL Redirect App enables users to search through both domain and path fields simultaneously, increasing efficiency in locating and managing specific redirects. To use this feature, navigate to the URL Redirect page, enter your search query in the search bar, and it will dynamically filter and display matching results.

Pro Tips

1. Plan Your Redirects Strategically: Before setting up redirects, create a clear map of the URLs you wish to redirect to ensure no links are left unaccounted for, especially during a domain migration.
2. Utilize REGEX Redirects for Efficiency: When redirecting all paths from one domain to another, use the REGEX option to avoid setting up individual redirects for each path manually.
3. Test Redirects After Setup: After creating a redirect, test it to ensure it behaves as expected and does not result in a "broken link" or infinite loop.
4. Maintain SEO Value: Always use 301 Permanent Redirects to transfer SEO ranking from the old URL to the new one seamlessly.
5. Leverage the Search Bar for Management: Use the search functionality to quickly locate and edit redirects, especially if you manage multiple redirects across different domains.

FAQ:

Q: Can I redirect an entire domain, including all paths, to another domain?
A: Yes, you can use the REGEX option to redirect all paths from one domain to another. For example, redirect all paths from www.oldsite.com#####rep...##### to newsite.com, ensuring the structure remains intact.

Q: What happens to my old URL’s SEO ranking when I use a redirect?
A: A 301 Permanent Redirect transfers most of the SEO value from the old URL to the new one, preserving your ranking on search engines.

Q: Can I redirect to an unpublished funnel or page?
A: No, the funnel step or website page you redirect to must be live and associated with a domain to work effectively.

Q: How do I edit or delete a redirect I’ve created?
A: Navigate to the URL Redirects page, locate the redirect in question, click the menu dots for editing, or use the trashcan icon to delete it.

Q: Are REGEX redirects suitable for all use cases?
A: REGEX redirects are best for domain-level redirects involving all paths. For individual URL or page-specific redirects, use the URL or funnel/page options instead.