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Hi friend,
Today on the Bruce Clay Blog, we discuss URL Redirects and their Best Practices During a Site Migration.
Site migrations are notoriously risky, often leading to broken links, lost search rankings, and a frustrated user base when URLs change. Without a strategic plan, your hard-earned SEO value can vanish overnight due to 404 errors and poor mapping.
Our latest guide provides a step-by-step blueprint for mastering URL redirects during a migration. By following these best practices, you can ensure a seamless transition that preserves link equity and keeps search engines happy.
In this Article, you'll learn:
The "Why" and "How" of 301s: Understand why permanent redirects are the gold standard for retaining SEO value.
Inventory Mastery: How to use tools like SEOToolSet® and GA4 to create a comprehensive list of every critical URL.
Mapping Strategy: A guide to logic-based mapping and why updating internal links is non-negotiable.
Post-Launch Monitoring: How to use Google Search Console to catch and fix redirect errors before they impact your traffic.
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