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title: "301 Redirect Implementation"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# 301 Redirect Implementation

## **Introduction**

A 301 redirect is a permanent redirection from one URL to another. Implementing a 301 redirect is crucial for maintaining SEO value and ensuring a seamless user experience when URLs change. This guide walks you through the steps to change the permalink of any content, update the changes, and test the redirect.

## **Changing the Permalink**

1. **Access the Tool**:
  - Open your web browser and navigate to the Tool login page.
  - Enter your credentials and log in.
2. **Locate the Content**:
  - Navigate to the content for which you want to change the permalink.
  - This can be a video, series, article, or any other type of content.
3. **Change the Permalink**:
  - Click on the gear icon ![](https://cdn.document360.io/15e0c142-c823-4c77-a8e8-9d32ca937982/Images/Documentation/301-redirect-image-brxw3q94.jpg)located beside the content title to edit its details.
  - Locate the permalink field in the content settings.
  - Enter the new desired permalink.

> [!TIP]
> **Example:**
> 
> Change from [https://www.example.com/old-url](https://www.example.com/old-url) to [https://www.example.com/new-url](https://www.example.com/new-url).

## **Updating the Changes**

1. **Save the Changes**:
  - After updating the permalink, save or update the content to apply the changes.
  - Ensure that the content is published with the new URL.
2. **Confirm the Update**:
  - Check that the new permalink is live and accessible on the web app.
  - Verify that the content is displaying correctly at the new URL.

## **Testing the 301 Redirect**

### **Searching for the Content Using the Old URL**

1. **Open the Web App**:
  - Access your website via a web browser.
2. **Search for the Content**:
  - Enter the old URL (the deadlink) in the browser’s address bar.

> [!TIP]
> **Example:**
> 
> [https://www.example.com/old-url](https://www.example.com/old-url)

## **Checking the Redirect to the New Permalink**

1. **Observe the Redirection**:
  - When you enter the old URL, you should be automatically redirected to the new URL.

> [!TIP]
> **Example:**
> 
> Entering [https://www.example.com/old-url](https://www.example.com/old-url) redirects to [https://www.example.com/new-url](https://www.example.com/new-url).
2. **Verify the New Permalink**:
  - Confirm that the content is displayed at the new URL.
  - Check that all elements (text, images, links) are functioning correctly.

## **Viewing the Permalink History**

1. **Access Permalink History**:
  - Navigate to the same content settings of the specific content whose permalink you changed.
2. **View Latest Permalinks**:
  - Click on the "**History**" button to view the permalink history.
  - Confirm that the old URL is listed among the recent permalinks, showing the redirect history.

> [!WARNING]
> **Note:**
> 
> Only the three latest permalinks will be displayed.

## **FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)**

**Q1: What is a 301 redirect?**

**Ans:** 301 redirect is a permanent redirect from one URL to another. It informs search engines and users that the page has moved permanently, helping to preserve SEO rankings and user experience.

**Why is it important to update permalinks?**

**Ans:** Updating permalinks is important for maintaining SEO value, avoiding broken links, and ensuring users can find the content at the new URL.

**Q2: How can I check if my 301 redirect is working?**

You can check if the 301 redirect is working by entering the old URL in a web browser and verifying that it automatically redirects to the new URL.

**Q3: How many permalinks are shown in the history?**

**Ans:** Only the three latest permalinks are shown in the permalink history when you click on the "**History**" button.

## General Assistance

For further assistance, please contact our support team:

- **Email:** techsupport@viewlift.com
- **US:** +1-800-859-0420
- **UK:** +44-203-014-8921
- **Support Hours:**
  - **B2C:** Monday to Friday
  - **B2B:** 24X7