Why 301 Redirects Are Important?
Have you ever been really excited to see an article or blog post only to find that it is no longer available after clicking on it? An experience like that typically causes a lot of frustration and angst for the user, which can cause them to leave your website. What should have happened when the user clicked on a no longer available URL? A 301 redirect to a similar page or article would have met the user’s needs and kept them engaged. Having the correct redirects put in place can not only be helpful to prevent a confusing user experience, but it also helps search engines too. Many website owners get confused when it comes to redirects, and rightly so. Having the wrong redirect in place confuses both users and search engines, and could possibly put your website in jeopardy of being blacklisted from Google. Nobody wants that, so stay tuned as we explain more.