URL mapping allows you to set up redirects that send visitors from old URLs to new ones, preventing broken links and maintaining SEO value. Here's how to implement them effectively:

Types of Redirects

301 Redirects (Permanent)

• Used for permanent URL changes
• Transfers SEO ranking to new page
• Best for:
  • Changed page URLs
  • Deleted pages
  • Domain changes
  • Imported content migrations

302 Redirects (Temporary)

• Used for temporary URL changes
• Maintains original page's SEO ranking
• Best for:
  • Seasonal content
  • Temporary page updates
  • Rotating content

Creating Redirects

1. Access Developer Tools
2. Click URL Mappings
3. Add redirects using this format:

   /old-url->new-url 301
   /old-url->new-url 302
   

4. Click Save

Important Guidelines:

• 400KB limit (approximately 2,500 redirects)
• Higher redirects take precedence
• Original page must be deleted or deactivated
• Case-sensitive URLs
• Avoid special characters (?, &, #)

Common Redirect Examples:

Single Page

/old-page->/new-page 301

Collection Items (Blog, Shop, Events)

/old-blog/[name]->/new-blog/[name] 301
/shop1/[name]->/shop2/[name] 301

External Domain

/page->https://external-domain.com 301

Seasonal Content

/summer-sale->/fall-sale 302
/winter-sale->/spring-sale 302

Troubleshooting:

If you see 404 errors, check:

• Redirect is properly formatted
• Destination page is active
• No redirect loops exist
• Ajax Loading is disabled (version 7.0)

Error messages indicate:

• Missing parts (arrow or redirect type)
• Extra components
• Invalid redirect types
• Invalid URL formats

Remember to regularly review and clean up inactive redirects to maintain optimal performance.

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