The Redirects Manager in TWD.CMS7 allows you to manage URL redirects, ensuring users are directed to the appropriate content when URLs change. This guide explains how to create a new redirect or edit an existing one using the Redirect Details interface.
Creating or Editing a Redirect
After accessing the redirect tool, you can create a new redirect or edit an existing one.
- To create a new redirect: Click the "ADD NEW REDIRECT" button in the Redirects Manager view.
- To edit an existing redirect: Locate the redirect in the list and click the Pencil Icon in the Action column.
Both actions will open the Redirect Details interface, where you can configure or modify redirect settings.
Using the Redirect Details Interface
The Redirect Details interface provides the following options to define or update a redirect:
- Redirect Type
- 301: Indicates a permanent redirect (best for SEO when a page has moved permanently).
- 302: Indicates a temporary redirect (use when a page is temporarily unavailable or relocated).
- Inbound URL (URL In)
- Enter the old URL path visitors are trying to access.
- Exclude the domain name; start with the first forward slash (e.g., /old-page).
- Target URL (URL Out)
- Enter the full URL of the new destination (e.g., https://yourwebsite.com/new-page).
- URL Hash (Optional)
- If applicable, include a hash value (e.g., #section) to direct users to a specific section of the target page.
- Match Type
- Exactly: Redirects only traffic matching the exact inbound URL.
- Partial: Redirects any traffic with the inbound URL as a prefix.
- Save or Cancel
- SAVE: Click to finalize and apply the redirect.
- CANCEL: Click to discard changes and return to the Redirects Manager view.
Best Practices
- Use 301 Redirects for permanent changes to maintain SEO rankings.
- Test new or updated redirects after saving to ensure they work as intended.
- Avoid creating redirect loops by ensuring no two URLs redirect to each other.