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URL Redirects

The URL Redirects feature in Geolocation - GLC helps automatically handle 404 (page not found) errors by redirecting visitors to relevant pages instead of showing an error. This improves user experience, reduces bounce rates, and protects SEO performance.

Accessing URL Redirects​

To configure URL redirects:

Step 1: Open Geolocation​

Go to Geolocation from the left menu.

Step 2: Open URL redirects​

Click the URL redirects tab.

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Enable URL Redirects​

Use the URL Redirects toggle to activate or disable the redirect rules.

When enabled, the system prioritizes redirects in the following order:

  1. Manual URL redirects
  2. Pattern-based redirects
  3. Automatic redirects

Redirect Rules​

You can define redirect destinations for different types of broken pages:

Broken Product Pages​

  • Applies to URLs under /products/*.
  • Example redirect: /collections/all
  • Helps guide customers to available products when an item is no longer accessible.

Broken Collection Pages​

  • Applies to /collections/* URLs.
  • Common redirect: /collections
  • Useful when collections are removed or renamed.

Broken Pages​

  • Applies to /pages/* URLs.
  • Often redirected to the homepage (/).

Broken Blog Pages​

  • Applies to /blogs/* URLs.
  • Can redirect to /blogs to keep visitors engaged with content.

Redirect All Broken Pages​

  • Redirects any unmatched broken URL to a single destination.
  • Commonly set to the homepage (/).

Conclusion​

URL Redirects in Geolocation - GLC ensure visitors never hit a dead end. By automatically guiding users to relevant pages, you maintain a seamless shopping experience while protecting conversions and SEO performance.

If you need further guidance or have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team through email us at [email protected].