{"id":8388,"date":"2023-03-13T23:18:01","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=8388"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:18:01","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:18:01","slug":"unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-learn-how-to-quickly-and-easily-redirect-urls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-learn-how-to-quickly-and-easily-redirect-urls\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unleash the Power of WordPress: Learn How to Quickly and Easily Redirect URLs!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6776e6f683c4f\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6776e6f683c4f\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-learn-how-to-quickly-and-easily-redirect-urls\/#Unsure_How_to_Redirect_URLs_in_WordPress_This_Guide_Will_Help\" title=\"Unsure How to Redirect URLs in WordPress? This Guide Will Help!\">Unsure How to Redirect URLs in WordPress? This Guide Will Help!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-learn-how-to-quickly-and-easily-redirect-urls\/#But_Why_Do_You_Need_to_Redirect_URLs_in_WordPress_in_the_First_Place\" title=\"But Why Do You Need to Redirect URLs in WordPress in the First Place?\">But Why Do You Need to Redirect URLs in WordPress in the First Place?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-learn-how-to-quickly-and-easily-redirect-urls\/#How_to_Redirect_URLs_in_WordPress\" title=\"How to Redirect URLs in WordPress\">How to Redirect URLs in WordPress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-learn-how-to-quickly-and-easily-redirect-urls\/#1_Using_Plugins\" title=\"1. Using Plugins\">1. Using Plugins<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-learn-how-to-quickly-and-easily-redirect-urls\/#Step_1_Install_and_Activate_the_Redirection_Plugin\" title=\"Step 1: Install and Activate the Redirection Plugin\">Step 1: Install and Activate the Redirection Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-learn-how-to-quickly-and-easily-redirect-urls\/#Step_2_Add_a_Redirection_Rule\" title=\"Step 2: Add a Redirection Rule\">Step 2: Add a Redirection Rule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-learn-how-to-quickly-and-easily-redirect-urls\/#Step_3_Test_the_Redirection\" title=\"Step 3: Test the Redirection\">Step 3: Test the Redirection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-learn-how-to-quickly-and-easily-redirect-urls\/#2_Using_the_htaccess_File\" title=\"2. Using the .htaccess File\">2. Using the .htaccess File<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-learn-how-to-quickly-and-easily-redirect-urls\/#Step_1_Backup_the_htaccess_File\" title=\"Step 1: Backup the .htaccess File\">Step 1: Backup the .htaccess File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-learn-how-to-quickly-and-easily-redirect-urls\/#Step_2_Edit_the_htaccess_File\" title=\"Step 2: Edit the .htaccess File\">Step 2: Edit the .htaccess File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-learn-how-to-quickly-and-easily-redirect-urls\/#Step_3_Save_the_htaccess_File\" title=\"Step 3: Save the .htaccess File\">Step 3: Save the .htaccess File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-learn-how-to-quickly-and-easily-redirect-urls\/#Step_4_Test_the_Redirection\" title=\"Step 4: Test the Redirection\">Step 4: Test the Redirection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-learn-how-to-quickly-and-easily-redirect-urls\/#Best_Practices_for_Redirecting_URLs_in_WordPress\" title=\"Best Practices for Redirecting URLs in WordPress\">Best Practices for Redirecting URLs in WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-learn-how-to-quickly-and-easily-redirect-urls\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unsure_How_to_Redirect_URLs_in_WordPress_This_Guide_Will_Help\"><\/span>Unsure How to Redirect URLs in WordPress? This Guide Will Help!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you&#8217;re pondering changing the URL of your WordPress website, redirecting old URLs to new ones is essential to maintain link juice, prevent 404 errors, and make sure that your website visitors remain happy. Sounds like a hassle? Fear not! Although it may appear daunting if you&#8217;re a non-tech-savvy individual, there are several relatively simple methods available to redirect your URLs, and this guide will detail all of them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_Why_Do_You_Need_to_Redirect_URLs_in_WordPress_in_the_First_Place\"><\/span>But Why Do You Need to Redirect URLs in WordPress in the First Place?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To maintain search engine optimization (SEO), redirection is imperative. When a page is either deleted or altered, search engines will still try and access it, but if it is no longer available, it will negatively impact the website&#8217;s SEO ranking. Similarly, 404 error pages can be extremely frustrating for visitors, making your website appear unprofessional and less user-friendly. Lastly, if you&#8217;ve got a particularly strong page with great backlinks, it&#8217;s worth redirecting it to the new page because this preserves the link juice and maintains the page rank.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Redirect_URLs_in_WordPress\"><\/span>How to Redirect URLs in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Using_Plugins\"><\/span>1. Using Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most straightforward method to redirect URLs in WordPress is by using various plugins. Plugins such as Yoast SEO, Simple 301 Redirects, and the Redirection plugin are all available on the WordPress platform. In this guide, we will be focusing on how to implement redirection via the Redirection plugin:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Install_and_Activate_the_Redirection_Plugin\"><\/span>Step 1: Install and Activate the Redirection Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>To install and activate the plugin, go to your WordPress dashboard, and click on &#8216;Plugins&#8217; from the left menu. Click on &#8216;Add New&#8217;, search for the &#8216;Redirection&#8217; plugin in the search bar, then click &#8216;Install Now&#8217; and &#8216;Activate&#8217;.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Add_a_Redirection_Rule\"><\/span>Step 2: Add a Redirection Rule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>After activating the plugin, click on the &#8216;Redirection&#8217; menu from the WordPress admin bar. Next, click on &#8216;Add New&#8217; to set up your new redirection rule. Enter the URL you want to redirect from, in the &#8216;Source URL&#8217; field, and the URL you want to redirect to, in the &#8216;Target URL&#8217; field. Choose the redirection rule associated with your case, either 301, 302, or 307, and click on &#8216;Add Redirect&#8217; to save.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Test_the_Redirection\"><\/span>Step 3: Test the Redirection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>To test the redirection, open a new browser tab and paste in the old URL, checking the success of the redirection to the new URL. If it hasn&#8217;t worked, double-check the redirection plugin settings to ensure all the necessary details are correct.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Using_the_htaccess_File\"><\/span>2. Using the .htaccess File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t want to use plugins, the .htaccess file is located in the root directory of your WordPress website and is an alternative means of redirection. However, this method requires technical expertise, so proceed with caution:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Backup_the_htaccess_File\"><\/span>Step 1: Backup the .htaccess File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>It&#8217;s crucial to backup the .htaccess file before making any changes to your website. Locate the .htaccess file in your WordPress root directory, download a copy of the file, and save it to your local computer.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Edit_the_htaccess_File\"><\/span>Step 2: Edit the .htaccess File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>To edit the .htaccess file, open the file using a text editor such as Notepad, and add the following lines of code:<\/p>\n<p><code>Redirect 301 \/old-url\/ http:\/\/yourwebsite.com\/new-url<\/code><\/p>\n<p>Replace &#8216;\/old-url\/&#8217; with the old URL you want to redirect and replace &#8216;http:\/\/yourwebsite.com\/new-url&#8217; with the new URL you want to redirect to.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Save_the_htaccess_File\"><\/span>Step 3: Save the .htaccess File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Save changes after editing the .htaccess file and upload the updated file to your WordPress root directory.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Test_the_Redirection\"><\/span>Step 4: Test the Redirection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Ensure that the redirection has worked by opening a new browser tab and entering the old URL you want to redirect. If it has redirected successfully to the new URL, congratulations, you have successfully redirected the URL in WordPress using the .htaccess file.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_Redirecting_URLs_in_WordPress\"><\/span>Best Practices for Redirecting URLs in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Always opt for a 301 redirect as it informs search engines that the content has permanently moved to a new location.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the URL you are redirecting to contains content relevant to the URL you are redirecting from.<\/li>\n<li>Test redirects to ensure they function efficiently across multiple browsers and devices.<\/li>\n<li>Remember to update any internal links on your website after redirecting URLs to avoid broken links.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Redirecting URLs in WordPress is integral to maintaining a healthy website, and this comprehensive guide has taught you various methods to achieve that goal, including plugins, .htaccess files, and redirection plugins. Remember to always use a 301 redirect, redirect to relevant content, test the redirection, and update any internal links that may be pointing to old URLs. Follow these best practices, and your website should enjoy improved SEO rankings and a better user experience all round.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unsure How to Redirect URLs in WordPress? This Guide Will Help! 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