How can I set up redirects for a CMS collection in Webflow?

To set up redirects for a CMS collection in Webflow, follow these steps:

1. Access the Project Settings: From your Webflow dashboard, click on your project and go to Project Settings.

2. Open the Redirects tab: In the Project Settings, navigate to the Redirects tab.

3. Add a new redirect: Click on the "Add redirect" button to create a new redirect.

4. Choose the Collection: In the redirect settings, select the CMS collection for which you want to set up the redirect.

5. Define the Source URL: Specify the source URL that needs to be redirected. This can be a specific page within the collection or a general URL pattern.

6. Select the Destination: Determine the destination to which the source URL should redirect. This can be an internal Webflow page or an external URL.

7. Save and Publish: Once you have set up the redirect, save your changes and publish your site for the redirect to take effect.

It's important to note that setting up redirects in Webflow is only available for site plans with CMS hosting.

Setting up redirects for a CMS collection in Webflow is useful in various scenarios, such as when you need to change the URL structure of your website, update the permalink of a collection item, or handle renamed or deleted pages. By setting up appropriate redirects, you ensure that visitors and search engines are seamlessly redirected to the correct pages, preserving SEO value and user experience.

Example Redirect Scenarios:

• Redirecting a collection item page from /blog/old-url to /blog/new-url
• Redirecting all items within a collection from /blog/{category}/{slug} to /articles/{category}/{slug}
• Redirecting deleted collection items to a custom 404 error page

Setting up redirects for CMS collections is an essential SEO practice as it helps avoid broken links, keeps your website organized, and preserves crawlability and indexing by search engines.

Additional Questions:

1. How do I create a custom 404 error page in Webflow?
2. Can I set up redirects for non-CMS pages in Webflow?
3. Is it possible to set up a wildcard redirect for a CMS collection in Webflow?