Understanding Redirect Type - 301(Permanent)
Questions:
- Which redirect type is best for SEO?
- What is Redirect Type - 301(Permanent)?
Description:
What it is?
A 301 redirect tells browsers and search engines that a page has moved permanently to a new URL.
How it works?
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User requests URL A
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Server responds: “This page is permanently moved to URL B”
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Browser automatically goes to URL B
When to use?
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Old page replaced by a new one
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URL structure changes
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Domain change (example.com → newexample.com)
Example - /old-product-page → /new-product-page
Solution:
This article explains how to create 301 ( Permanent ) redirect type in Redirect URL Management
- To Create a New Redirect URL, follow this article steps
- While creating a redirect, choose a redirect type
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Select 301 for permanent moves
Use when a page is permanently moved or removed. SEO-friendly.
- Click Save
Tips and Tricks:
Key Points To Remember!!!
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Permanent use only – Use 301 only when the old URL will never be used again.
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SEO-friendly choice – Choose 301 to safely transfer SEO ranking and backlinks to the new URL.
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Mind browser cache – Verify URLs carefully because browsers cache 301 redirects permanently.
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Avoid redirect chains – Always redirect directly to the final destination URL.
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Perfect for restructuring – Use 301 during domain changes or URL structure updates.
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Update internal links – Replace old links with new URLs to reduce extra redirects.
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Always test redirects – Check the old URL after saving to confirm correct redirection.