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In this tutorial, we will learn how to setup a Domain Redirect using the cPanel dashboard, available to users on one of Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting plans. Websites face changes all the time – whether it’s getting a new domain name, having their URL structure changed, or content moved.
These changes also bring with them the difficulty of retaining current traffic, SEO rankings, and guaranteeing a positive user experience, making domain or URL redirection a useful tool for marketers and web administrators.
This tutorial assumes you have cPanel and are logged in.
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Setup A Domain Redirect in cPanel
Now, let’s show you how to setup a Domain Redirect.
1. Click “Redirects” under the Domains section.
2. Choose the Redirects Type – whether you want it to be Temporary or Permanent.
3. Enter the Redirect URL or address you wish to redirect.
4. Next, enter the Destination URL, where you want visitors to be redirected.
5. Finalize this by clicking “Add”.
That’s it! The redirect should be created. Now, when a user visits your Redirect Page, they will automatically be taken to the new Destination Page.
At the bottom of the page, you can also view a list of domain redirects; you can delete these too.
You’ve reached the end of the tutorial. Now you know how to set up Domain Redirects in cPanel.
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Benefits of Setting up Domain Redirects for Your Website
Domain Redirects, also known as URL Redirection can be necessary or beneficial for several reasons. These include:
Modified Domain Name
By configuring domain redirects, you can ensure users who attempt to access your old domain name are automatically redirected to your new one if you change it. This keeps visitors coming back to your website and prevents them from running into problems.
Moved Pages or Content
Redirects also ensure that users who try to access the old URLs are forwarded to the new ones if you relocate pages or content to different URLs on your website, or if you redirect users to a different website altogether. By doing this, broken links are avoided.
Maintain SEO
The SEO rankings of your website can be maintained by setting up redirects, particularly permanent redirects (301 Redirects). A 301 Redirect transfers the SEO value from the old URL to the new one, indicating to search engines like Google that the material has moved permanently.
Improved User Experience
By automatically directing users to the appropriate page or website, redirects improve the user experience. Without redirects, users may experience broken links or problems; this could frustrate them and maybe reduce traffic.
Marketing and Branding
Redirects might help attract visitors to your main domain if you have several domain names or variations of your domain name. Guaranteeing that all visitors are sent to your primary website will bolster your marketing and branding initiatives.
