Domain Glossary

Redirect

A redirect is a method that automatically sends users and search engines from one URL to another URL. Redirects are commonly used when a webpage has moved, a website has changed domains, or multiple web addresses should lead to the same destination.

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Examples include

oldwebsite.club→ newwebsite.club

yourbrand.biz → yourbrand.biz

yourwebsite.work/sale2024 → yourwebsite.work/summer-sale

Why Redirects Matter

Preserve website traffic when pages or domains change

Preserve website traffic when pages or domains change

Help users reach the correct content automatically

Help users reach the correct content automatically

Maintain SEO value and rankings when URLs are updated

Maintain SEO value and rankings when URLs are updated

Support rebranding, domain migrations, and website restructuring

Support rebranding, domain migrations, and website restructuring

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