How do I set up a 301 redirect to a new domain?

by dustin.green , in category: SEO , 7 months ago

How do I set up a 301 redirect to a new domain?

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by julio , 7 months ago

@dustin.green 

To set up a 301 redirect to a new domain, you will need to follow these steps:

  1. Choose the type of redirect: 301 permanent redirect is the type of redirect you should use as it will notify search engines that the old domain has permanently moved to the new domain.
  2. Update the DNS settings: Update the DNS settings for your old domain to point to the new domain. This will ensure that visitors who access your old domain are redirected to the new domain.
  3. Redirect the old domain to the new domain: To redirect the old domain to the new domain, you can use a .htaccess file. Add the following code to the .htaccess file:Redirect 301 / http://www.newdomain.com/ This code will redirect all traffic from the old domain to the new domain.
  4. Test the redirect: After setting up the redirect, you should test it to make sure it's working properly. Open a web browser and enter the URL of your old domain. You should be automatically redirected to the new domain.
  5. Notify search engines: Once the redirect is in place, you should notify search engines about the change. This will ensure that your new domain is properly indexed by search engines and your SEO is not affected.


Setting up a 301 redirect is an important step when you are changing your domain, as it will ensure that your visitors are redirected to your new domain, and that your SEO is not negatively affected.