A 301 redirect is like a map that will take your website’s visitors from a page or post that no longer exists to one that does.
Imagine trying to get your groceries delivered, but the map app stops at the end of your street and doesn’t take the delivery guy all the way to your house. If he has to stop at all the houses on your street to find you, then your popsicles will be melted. Or worse, he’ll take your groceries and go back to the store.
A 301 redirect will complete the journey to the correct destination.
In this guide to 301 redirects, we’ll cover everything you need to know about 301 redirects for your WordPress website, including seven things you need to know about 301 redirects and how to create a 301 redirect in WordPress.
What Is a 301 Redirect?
HINT: It has nothing to do with your area code.
In geek-speak, the 300-series of HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) status codes is used to show that a redirect should occur for various reasons. So, what is a 301 redirect?
What is a 301 redirect? In a nutshell, a 301 redirect is a particular status code that indicates that whatever page the user is trying to access
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