Managing 301 Redirects

When you restructure your site or move from a legacy platform to Manus AI, 301 redirects are essential to preserve your search rankings. This guide explains how to map old URLs to new ones and ensure a seamless transition for both users and search engines. Proper redirect management is the key to maintaining your hard-earned organic traffic.

Mapping Old URLs to the New Structure

We provide a framework for creating a redirect map, ensuring that every old page leads to the most relevant new page on your Manus site. This prevents 404 errors and tells Google that your content has simply moved to a new location, transferring the authority of the old URLs to the new ones.

Testing and Verifying Redirect Chains

Mistakes in redirect logic can lead to 'redirect loops' or 'broken chains' that prevent users from reaching your site. We show you how to use browser tools and redirect checkers to verify that your redirects are working correctly and that you are using permanent 301 redirects rather than temporary 302s.