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Changing a page’s web address?

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Help old links reach the right place.

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Plan the route before you publish.
6 checks for website redirects.

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List the old addresses
Record the pages people may already have linked.
Existing pages · Useful old links · Current destinations

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Choose a relevant replacement
Send people to the closest matching content.
Same customer need · Relevant new page · Useful destination

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Identify a permanent move
301 and 308 indicate a permanent relocation.
Permanent move · Server response · Correct destination

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Keep the route direct
Avoid unnecessary chains between old and new pages.
Old address · Direct route · Final destination

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Update links you control
Point your own links at the new address.
Menus · Page links · Sitemap entries

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Test both addresses
Check the redirect and the final page together.
Old URL response · New page loads · Content still fits

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Your checklist
List the old addresses · Choose a relevant replacement · Identify a permanent move · Keep the route direct · Update links you control · Test both addresses

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Keep your website moves well connected.
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