Managing URL Redirections
When you update or reorganize your store’s content, managing URL redirections becomes essential to ensure visitors and search engines are seamlessly directed to the right pages. The PrestaShop Pretty SEO Friendly URL module makes it easy to handle these redirects. Here’s how you can efficiently set up and manage redirects:
1. Install and Activate the Module:
Make sure the PrestaShop Pretty SEO Friendly URL module is installed and active on your store.
2. Open the URL Redirect Section:
From your PrestaShop dashboard, navigate to the Shop Parameters > Traffic & SEO > URL Redirect section within the module’s configuration. This is where you can add, edit, or remove redirects.
3. Add a New Redirect:
Click the “+” button to add a new URL redirect. A form will appear, allowing you to specify the details for your redirect.
4. Configure Redirect Details:
Redirect Type: Choose the type of redirect that best suits your needs:
- 301 Moved Permanently: Use this when the old page is no longer available, and the new page is a permanent replacement.
- 302 Moved Temporarily: Use this if the old page is temporarily unavailable but you want visitors to be redirected for a short period.
- 303 Other Source: This option is for redirects that don’t fit into the 301 or 302 categories, usually for different types of resources.
Old URL: Enter the old URL path that you want to redirect. Make sure it starts with a “/” (e.g., /old-page.html) and doesn’t include the domain or protocol details.
New URL: Specify the full destination URL where visitors should be redirected. For instance, https://www.example.com/new-page.html.
5. Save the Changes:
After entering the necessary information, click Save to apply the redirect. Your redirect is now active, and any visits to the old URL will automatically be sent to the new destination.