Redirections Settings in CranSEO #

Managing redirects is essential for maintaining SEO rankings and preventing broken links. CranSEO provides a powerful Redirections Manager to help you set up and manage URL redirects efficiently.

Step 1: Access the Redirections Manager #

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Navigate to CranSEO > Redirections.
3. Click Enable Redirections if it is not already enabled.

Step 2: Create a New Redirect #

1. Click Add New Redirect.
2. Enter the Source URL (the old or broken URL).
3. Enter the Target URL (the new destination URL).
4. Choose the Redirect Type:
   • 301 Permanent (Recommended for SEO)
   • 302 Temporary (For temporary changes)
   • 307 Temporary Redirect
5. Click Save Redirect.

Step 3: Manage Existing Redirects #

• View a list of all active redirects.
• Edit or Remove existing redirects as needed.
• Use the Bulk Actions feature to update multiple redirects at once.

Step 4: Monitor 404 Errors & Redirect Them #

1. Navigate to CranSEO > Redirections > 404 Logs.
2. View a list of detected 404 error pages.
3. Click Fix Now to create a redirect for any broken URLs.

Step 5: Import & Export Redirects #

• Import existing redirects from other SEO plugins (Yoast, Rank Math, etc.).
• Export your redirect settings for backup or migration purposes.

Step 6: Best Practices for SEO-Friendly Redirections #

• Always use 301 redirects for permanent URL changes.
• Avoid redirect chains (multiple redirects leading to another redirect).
• Regularly check 404 error logs and set up necessary redirects.

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