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How Do I Create a 301 Redirect in Squarespace?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 3:32 am

If you’re planning to move your website from Squarespace to another platform, you’ll need to set up a 301 redirect. A 301 redirect is a permanent redirect that tells search engines that a page has moved to a new location.

This way, when people search for your Squarespace site, they’ll be automatically redirected to your new site.

There are a few different ways to set up a 301 redirect in Squarespace. You can use the Redirect Manager, which is a built-in tool that lets you set up and manage redirects.

Or, you can use an external service like CloudFlare. Whichever method you choose, the process is relatively simple and only takes a few minutes to set up.

In this article, we’ll show you how to set up a 301 redirect in Squarespace using the Redirect Manager. We’ll also provide some tips on how to choose the best redirect option for your site.

PRO TIP: When creating a 301 redirect in Squarespace, be sure to use the proper syntax. The most common mistake is to forget to include the “http://” before the URL. This can cause your website to break and may cause you to lose traffic.

How to Set Up a 301 Redirect in Squarespace

Squarespace makes it easy to set up a 301 redirect. You can do it yourself using the Redirect Manager, which is a built-in tool that Squarespace provides. Setting up a redirect with the Redirect Manager is simple and only takes a few minutes.

Here’s how to do it:

  1. Log into your Squarespace account and go to the Home Menu.
  2. Click on Settings, and then click Advanced.
  3. Under “Page Actions”, click on Redirect Manager.
  4. Click on the + Add button.
  5. In the “From” field, enter the URL of the page you want to redirect. In the “To” field, enter the URL of the page you want to redirect to.

    Make sure the “Status” is set to “301 – Permanent”.

  6. Click Save.

And that’s it! You’ve successfully set up a 301 redirect in Squarespace.

Setting up a 301 redirect doesn’t have to be difficult. With Squarespace, you can do it yourself in just a few minutes using the Redirect Manager. So if you’re planning on moving your website from Squarespace, be sure to set up a 301 redirect so your site doesn’t lose any traffic.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.