What is a 301 redirection?
What is a 301 redirection?
A 301 redirect is a permanent redirect that passes full link equity (ranking power) to the redirected page. 301 refers to the HTTP status code for this type of redirect. In most instances, the 301 redirect is the best method for implementing redirects on a website.
Should I use 301 redirect?
A 301 is used when a page has permanently changed location, and a 302 should be used if you intend to move the page back under the original URL in the future. In general, you should expect to use 301 redirects on your website.
How do you handle 301 redirects?
How to fix existing 301 redirect issues on your site
- Make sure the HTTP version of your site redirects to HTTPS. Every website should use HTTPS.
- Remove pages with 301 status codes from your sitemap.
- Fix redirect chains.
- Fix redirect loops.
- Fix broken redirects.
- Redirect 404 pages.
Is a 301 redirect permanent?
The HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) 301 Moved Permanently redirect status response code indicates that the resource requested has been definitively moved to the URL given by the Location headers.
What does the 301 mean on a redirect?
The most common redirect response status code is a 301, which indicates this is a permanent redirect. You can also use a 302 response status code to indicate the redirect is temporary. Why Use Redirects? Inevitably, you are going to have not-found errors on your website.
When to use a 302 redirect on a website?
A 302 redirect tells search engines that a website or page has been moved temporarily. You should use this redirect if you’re redesigning or updating a website or a page. It’s also appropriate to use the redirect when you want to test out a new page and get consumer feedback.
When to use a 301 for a website?
You should use an HTTP 301 when you’re migrating a site or creating a new website. It’s also appropriate to use a 301 if you’re joining two websites together. 301 also works if you’re making changes to the URL that are not intended to be reverted.
How to set up a 301 domain redirect in cPanel?
Click the Redirects button in the Domains section. You will then be on the Add Redirect page. Click the drop-down box for Type and choose either a Permanent (301) or Temporary (302) redirect. Click the next drop-down box and choose the domain you want to redirect. For the slash ‘/’ field, enter any folder names (if necessary).