Adding Redirects

Learn how to add and manage redirects in SEOFlow.

Adding a Single Redirect

1. Access the Redirect Manager

   • Navigate to the SEOFlow dashboard
   • Click on "Redirects" in the sidebar
   • Click "Add New Redirect"

2. Enter Redirect Details

   • Source URL: The original URL that needs to be redirected
   • Destination URL: The new URL where visitors should be sent
   • Redirect Type: Choose between 301 (permanent) or 302 (temporary)
   • Status: Active or Inactive

3. Advanced Options

   • Case Sensitivity: Toggle case-sensitive matching
   • Query Parameters: Choose how to handle URL parameters
   • Wildcards: Enable wildcard matching if needed

4. Save the Redirect

   • Click "Save" to create the redirect
   • Verify the redirect is working by testing the source URL

Using Wildcards

Wildcards allow you to create pattern-based redirects:

• * matches any number of characters
• ? matches a single character

Examples:

/products/* → /collections/*
/blog/* → /articles/*

Regular Expressions

For complex redirect patterns, use regular expressions:

1. Enable regex support in settings
2. Use standard regex syntax
3. Test your pattern before saving

Example:

^/old-category/(.*)$ → /new-category/$1

Best Practices

1. URL Format

   • Use relative URLs when possible
   • Include leading slashes
   • Avoid unnecessary parameters

2. Redirect Types

   • Use 301 for permanent moves
   • Use 302 for temporary redirects
   • Consider SEO implications

3. Testing

   • Always test redirects after creation
   • Verify both desktop and mobile
   • Check for redirect chains

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

1. Redirect Not Working

   • Check URL formatting
   • Verify redirect is active
   • Clear browser cache

2. Infinite Redirects

   • Check for redirect loops
   • Verify destination URL
   • Review redirect order

3. Performance Issues

   • Limit number of redirects
   • Use appropriate redirect types
   • Optimize redirect patterns