How to fix: Pages with temporary redirects

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Issue: Temporary redirects (302/307) don’t pass SEO value (link juice) to the new page and signal that the move is not permanent. Misusing them can harm your search rankings.

Fix: Replace unnecessary temporary redirects with permanent ones (301/308), and remove temporary redirects that are no longer needed.

How to Fix for Beginners

  1. Identify Temporary Redirects: Use an SEO tool or browser extension to find URLs using 302/307 redirects.
    • Example: https://example.com/old-page temporarily redirects to https://example.com/new-page.
  2. Determine Intent: Check if the redirect is truly temporary or if the page move is permanent.
    • Temporary Use: Keep the 302/307 redirect if you plan to revert the change soon.
    • Permanent Use: Replace the 302/307 redirect with a 301/308 redirect for permanent moves.
  3. Update Redirects: Edit your server or CMS redirect rules to switch temporary redirects to permanent ones where appropriate.
    • Example: Change 302 to 301 in your .htaccess file, CMS, or hosting panel.
  4. Test Redirects: Confirm that updated redirects work properly and point to the correct pages.

Tip: Permanent redirects (301/308) pass SEO value and help maintain rankings for moved pages.

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