Understanding Redirect Types: 301, 302, and More

Redirects are used to send users and search engines from one URL to another. They are essential for website migrations, page renaming, or URL restructuring. Choosing the correct redirect type is important to ensure proper SEO handling and user experience.

⚡ Common Redirect Issues

If you’ve added a URL link on a page or panel and it keeps redirecting back to the homepage or another page, the most likely causes are:

1. A redirect already exists for that URL
   Navigate to Settings > SEO Settings > Redirects and check if a redirect is affecting your URL. Delete or update it if necessary.

2. The page is still active
   Standard redirects only work on inactive pages. If a page must remain active (e.g., core module pages like the exhibitor list), contact support for assistance.

3. Incorrectly configured redirect.config file
   If using a bulk redirect configuration file, ensure it’s formatted correctly with relative paths.

📝 Types of Redirects

⚙️ How to Set Redirects in Showoff CMS

Adding a Redirect

1. Go to Settings > SEO Settings > Redirects.

2. Click Add New Redirect.

3. Enter the From field (the original page slug, e.g., our-product/overview).

4. Enter the To field (internal page slug or full external URL).

5. Keep status as 301 unless it’s a temporary redirect (use 302 in that case).

6. Click Save.

Amending a Redirect

1. Go to Settings > SEO Settings > Redirects.

2. Search for the redirect you want to change.

3. Update the From or To fields.

4. Click Update Redirects.

Removing a Redirect

1. Go to Settings > SEO Settings > Redirects.

2. Search for the redirect you want to remove.

3. Tick the Delete checkbox next to it.

4. Click Update Redirects.

Note: Always verify the page is inactive before setting a redirect. Active pages can prevent redirects from working correctly.