Monthly Archives: July 2020

The Simple steps to fix a Google ‘Redirect Error’ via the most advisable 301 Redirect

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.

  1. 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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