Summary: This guide provides step-by-step instructions for easily creating and editing redirects in Sites to manage your website's navigation, detailing best practices for using relative versus absolute URLs and noting that all redirects are permanent (301) for optimal SEO.
Before You Begin
- You must have the necessary permissions to access and modify Sites.
- Do not remove any default redirects, as they are essential for site functionality.
- Determine if you are redirecting to an Internal Link (relative URL) or External Link (absolute URL).
- Redirects are only available after you launch their Site with their domain; until that point, you won't be able to set up any redirects.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Click on Sites from your main navigation.
2. Select Settings from the left menu.
3. Select Redirects.
4. Click Add Redirect OR Click the More Menu (three dots) next to an existing redirect and Select Edit.
5. Enter the old URL into the Source URL field (e.g., /old-page).
6. Enter the new URL into the Destination URL field. * Internal Links: Use relative URLs (e.g., /new-page). * External Links: Use absolute URLs (e.g., https://externalsite.com)
7. Click Save Redirect.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
- What kind of redirects does Sites use? Tithely Sites 3.0 uses 301 redirects, which are permanent redirects. This is ideal for SEO as it passes link equity to the new URL.
- Why did my site slow down after I added redirects? You may have accidentally created a redirect chain (e.g., A B C). Avoid linking one redirected URL to another redirected URL as this negatively impacts site speed and SEO.
- How do I ensure a new redirect works? After saving, always test your redirect immediately by entering the Source URL into your browser.