How do I set up 301 redirects?

A 301 redirect is a permanent redirect from one URL to another. It helps maintain your SEO rankings when URLs change and ensures users and search engines are sent to the correct page.

How to set it up:

1. Via Server Configuration

   • Apache: Use the .htaccess file

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     Redirect 301 /old-page.html https://www.example.com/new-page.html
     

   • Nginx: Add to your site’s config file

     nginx
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     rewrite ^/old-page.html$ https://www.example.com/new-page.html permanent;
     

2. Via CMS Plugin
   If you use WordPress, you can use plugins like Redirection, Yoast SEO, or Rank Math to easily set up 301 redirects without code.

3. Via Hosting Panel
   Some hosting services (like cPanel) offer a Redirects tool under Domain settings where you can add 301 redirects through the dashboard.

4. Test the Redirect
   After setting up, test your redirect using tools like httpstatus.io to ensure it’s working properly.