How can I set up 302 temporary redirects on Webflow for a website redesign without affecting search engine indexing or rankings?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To set up 302 temporary redirects on Webflow for a website redesign without affecting search engine indexing or rankings, you can follow these steps:

  1. Login to Webflow: Access your Webflow account and navigate to the specific project where you want to set up the redirects.

  2. Go to Project Settings: Click on the project name and go to the Project Settings section.

  3. Navigate to the Hosting tab: In the Project Settings menu, locate and click on the Hosting tab.

  4. Access Redirects: Within the Hosting tab, scroll down to the "Redirects" section and click on the "Manage Redirects" button.

  5. Create a new redirect: Click on the "Plus" icon or the "New Redirect" button to start creating a new redirect.

  6. Choose the page or collection: Select the page or collection that you want to redirect. You can choose from existing pages or collections in your project.

  7. Set up the redirect: Enter the URL of the page you want to redirect from in the "Redirect from" field. Then, enter the URL of the new destination page in the "Redirect to" field. Make sure to choose the "302 Temporary" option from the drop-down menu.

  8. Save the redirect: Click on the "Save Changes" button to save the redirect. Repeat steps 5-8 for any additional redirects you need to set up.

By following these steps, you can create 302 temporary redirects on Webflow for your website redesign without harming search engine indexing or rankings. Remember to thoroughly test the redirects to ensure they are working correctly.

Example of how the redirect setup will look:

Redirect from: /old-page-urlRedirect to: /new-page-urlStatus code: 302 Temporary

Note: While 302 redirects are considered temporary and generally won't affect search engine indexing or rankings, it's always recommended to monitor your website's performance and ensure that search engines are correctly following the redirects.

3 additional questions:

  1. How do I set up 301 permanent redirects on Webflow?
  2. Can I customize the redirect page on Webflow?
  3. How can I measure the performance of my redirects on Webflow?