Technical SEO
301 redirect
A 301 redirect is a permanent server-side redirect that sends users and search engines from an old URL to a new URL.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
What is a 301 redirect?
A 301 redirect is a permanent server-side redirect that sends users and search engines from an old URL to a new URL.
Why does 301 redirect matter for SEO?
301 redirects matter because broken URLs waste Crawl budget, frustrate users and can lose Link equity. A clean redirect strategy helps search engines understand the preferred destination, reduces 404 errors and protects Organic traffic during redesigns or Content pruning.
How does AYSA help with 301 redirect?
AYSA connects the concept of 301 redirect to real website work: it monitors signals, prepares recommendations, asks for approval and helps execute accepted SEO actions inside the website workflow.
What it means
A 301 redirect is used when a page, product, article, category or domain has moved permanently. In SEO, it helps preserve user access and consolidate Ranking Signals from the old URL into the new destination. It is commonly used after migrations, slug changes, deleted products with close replacements, HTTP to HTTPS moves and URL structure cleanup.
Why it matters
301 redirects matter because broken URLs waste Crawl budget, frustrate users and can lose Link equity. A clean redirect strategy helps search engines understand the preferred destination, reduces 404 errors and protects Organic traffic during redesigns or Content pruning.
Example
If /old-service-page/ is replaced by /services/technical-SEO/, the old URL should return a 301 redirect to the closest relevant new page, not to the homepage.
Common mistakes
Common mistakes include redirecting every deleted page to the homepage, creating redirect chains, using 302 redirects for permanent moves, redirecting to irrelevant pages or leaving internal links pointing to redirected URLs.
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