You can redirect any active URL on your CCK website by navigating to Website Settings ➡ URL Redirects ➡ Add New Redirect as shown below.
Redirect Rule Settings
When adding a new URL redirect, you need to have the URL of the page you want to redirect and the page you want to direct users towards, ready. You also need to decide if you want to permanently redirect the page, or only redirect it temporarily.
Old URL
New URL
Redirect Type
Let's look at an example...
You want to redirect a page containing video content to another page like a waitlist page, after your course launch.
The page you want to redirect users away from has this URL:
The page you want to redirect your users towards has this URL:
Your URL redirect settings would look like this:
Redirect Type
You have the choice between a Permanent and Temporary redirect for SEO purposes.
A 301 redirect is used to make sure that search engines and users are sent to the correct page. A 301 status code is used when any page has been permanently moved to another location.
Users will now see the new URL as it has replaced the old page. This will change the URL of the page when it shows in search engine results.
A 301 redirect is a permanent redirect. This is not useful for temporary changes or instances of A/B testing.
When should a 301 redirect be used?
Links to any outdated URLs need to be sent to your desired page. A case in point would be the merging of two web pages or websites that are migrating permanently.
There are several URLs used to access your site. Select a single URL as a canonical and preferred destination and use your 301 redirects to direct traffic to the preferred URL or the new one.
You've moved your site to a new domain name, and you want to make the transition from your old site to your new website as seamless as possible.
A 302 redirect is a temporary redirect and directs users and search engines to the desired page for a limited amount of time until it is removed.
When should a 302 redirect be used?
There are times when a 302 redirect is useful. Add a 302 redirect for:
Redirecting a page temporarily until you use it again.
A/B testing of a webpage for functionality or design.
Getting client feedback on a new page without impacting site ranking.
Updating a web page while providing viewers with a consistent experience.
Broken webpage and you want to maintain a good user experience in the meantime.