URL redirection helps prevent visitors from encountering broken or duplicate pages by forwarding traffic from inactive to active pages. Here's how to set up and manage URL redirects effectively:

Types of Redirects

301 Redirect (Permanent):

• Transfers search engine ranking from old to new page
• Use when permanently changing URLs, deleting pages, or moving to different domains
• Original URL must be deleted or disabled

302 Redirect (Temporary):

• Maintains original page ranking
• Ideal for seasonal changes or temporary updates
• Original page remains intact for future use

Creating Redirects

1. Access URL Mappings in Developer Tools
2. Add redirects using proper formatting
3. Click Save

Basic Redirect Format:

/old-url->new-url 301

For multiple items in collections (blogs, products, events):

/old-collection/[name]->new-collection/[name] 301

Important Guidelines:

• Limit: 400kb (approximately 2,500 redirect lines)
• Higher redirects take precedence over lower ones
• Source page must be deleted or disabled
• Use exact case matching for URLs
• Avoid symbols like ?, &, or # in redirects

Common Use Cases

Blog Posts:

/blog/[name]->posts/[name] 301

Store Products:

/shop1/[name]->shop2/[name] 301

External Domains:

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

Seasonal Pages:

/summer-sale->/fall-sale 302

Troubleshooting

Common Errors:

• "Invalid mapping: Not enough parts" - Missing -> or redirect type
• "Invalid mapping: Too many parts" - Extra elements in redirect
• "Expected to find 301 or 302" - Incorrect redirect type format

404 Errors May Occur When:

• Redirect is triggered multiple times within 2 minutes
• Target page is disabled or deleted
• Ajax loading is enabled (version 7.0)

Remember to regularly clean up inactive redirects and ensure all target pages are active and accessible.

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