The site redirects tool allows you to create a redirect to handle when content is not found on the site. This is particularly useful when a category url changes its name, but has built up a significant number of backlinks that you would like to preserve.
To find a redirect or redirects that share a common attribute value, a search block has been provided. To add a new one, use the "Add New" button
These attributes are as follows:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Original URL | All or part of the old url |
| Redirect URL Only | All or part of the new url |
The details screen allows you to create and manage the redirects. A completed redirect simply consists of the old url that a customer would have used to reach a 404 page, and the new url that you would like them to be sent to instead.
Site redirects are only activated if the original content request generates a 404. If the original content still exists, it will be displayed as usual.
Unlike many content elements, site redirects do not migrate. They are updated on both staging and production simultaneously. On production you may see a delay of up to 15 minutes depending on the caching rules for your site.
These attributes are as follows:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Relative Url |
The relative url of the content that would generate a 404. Note do not include the https:// or the host name.
Start with the first slash character of the path and page Ex: "/product/my-missing-product" |
| Redirect | The url that the customer should be sent to when the relative url productes a 404. This can be another relative url to related content on the site, or it can be an absolute url to another site. |
| Active Status | Indicates whether the rule is active or inactive. If the rule is inactive, it will not fire when a 404 is generated |