Most instructions to fixing a Google ‘Redirect Error’ found online at this time are too convoluted for those of us who are more simple. A 301 Redirect is almost always the best type of redirect to use.
This a simple guide.
- Search for your ‘Server’s Name’ + “How to apply a 301 Redirect”. Each server may have slightly different steps but have general steps similar to:
- Log in to server
- Select your domain name
- Select the type of redirect; Permanent 301
- Fill in the old and new page info
- Apply
Search results for Godaddy appear dated. The code found in this Godaddy help using 301 redirects appears to useful for anyone to write their own code:
https://ca.godaddy.com/help/using-301-page-redirects-234
Regarding these Godaddy instructions this is how to write, or create, a .php file: Use notepad, save, and upload it as ‘OldFileName.php’
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