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Bulk Import

Learn how to import multiple redirects at once using SEOFlow's bulk import feature.

Import Methods​

1. CSV Import​

  • Format: Source URL, Destination URL, Type (301/302)
  • File Size: Up to 10MB
  • Encoding: UTF-8

2. Excel Import​

  • Format: .xlsx or .xls
  • Columns: Same as CSV
  • Multiple Sheets: Supported

Preparing Your Data​

Required Columns​

  1. Source URL

    • Original URL
    • Must include leading slash
    • No domain needed

  2. Destination URL

    • Target URL
    • Can be internal or external
    • Include protocol for external URLs

  3. Redirect Type (Optional)

    • 301 for permanent
    • 302 for temporary
    • Defaults to 301 if not specified

Example Format​

Source URL,Destination URL,Type
/products/old,/collections/new,301
/blog/post-1,/articles/post-1,301
/old-page,/new-page,302

Import Process​

1. Access Import Tool​

  • Navigate to Redirects
  • Click "Bulk Import"
  • Choose import method

2. Upload File​

  • Select file
  • Choose import options
  • Review mapping

3. Validation​

  • Check for errors
  • Review warnings
  • Confirm import

4. Import Results​

  • Success count
  • Error details
  • Download report

Advanced Options​

Import Settings​

  • Update Existing: Overwrite or skip
  • Case Sensitivity: Match case
  • Validation Level: Strict or lenient

Error Handling​

  • Stop on Error: Halt import
  • Skip Errors: Continue import
  • Error Log: Detailed report

Best Practices​

Data Preparation​

  1. Clean Data

    • Remove duplicates
    • Fix formatting
    • Validate URLs

  2. Organize

    • Group related redirects
    • Use consistent format
    • Document patterns

  3. Backup

    • Export current redirects
    • Save import file
    • Document changes

Import Strategy​

  1. Test Import

    • Use small sample
    • Verify results
    • Check redirects

  2. Batch Large Imports

    • Split into smaller files
    • Import in stages
    • Verify each batch

  3. Monitor Results

    • Check success rate
    • Review errors
    • Test redirects

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

  1. Format Errors

    • Check file encoding
    • Verify column order
    • Validate data format

  2. Import Failures

    • Check file size
    • Verify permissions
    • Review error log

  3. Redirect Issues

    • Test sample redirects
    • Check URL format
    • Verify settings

Support​

Resources​

  • Sample templates
  • Format guides
  • Error codes

Help​

  • Documentation
  • Support tickets
  • Community forums