Is a page with a trailing slash automatically redirected to a non-slash version in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

In Webflow, a page with a trailing slash is not automatically redirected to a non-slash version. The trailing slash is treated as part of the URL and is not automatically stripped or redirected. This means that both versions of the URL, with and without the trailing slash, will be accessible and considered separate pages by search engines.

However, it's important to note that having multiple versions of the same page with different URL structures can cause duplicate content issues, leading to potential SEO problems. To avoid this, it's recommended to set up URL redirects to ensure a consistent URL structure and consolidate the link equity from multiple versions of a page into a single URL.

To set up URL redirects in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Access your Webflow project in the Designer.
  2. Go to the Pages panel on the left-hand side.
  3. Select the page that you want to redirect.
  4. In the Page Settings tab, scroll down to the "Redirects" section.
  5. Click on the "Add redirect" button.
  6. In the "From" field, enter the URL with the trailing slash (e.g., /page/).
  7. In the "To" field, enter the URL without the trailing slash (e.g., /page).
  8. Choose the appropriate redirect type (301 Permanent or 302 Temporary).
  9. Click on the "Save" button to apply the redirect.

By setting up URL redirects in Webflow, you can ensure that the desired non-slash version of your page is accessible to both users and search engines, avoiding any potential duplicate content issues and maintaining a consistent URL structure.

To summarize:

  • A page with a trailing slash is not automatically redirected to a non-slash version in Webflow.
  • Having multiple versions of the same page with different URL structures can lead to duplicate content issues.
  • It's recommended to set up URL redirects to ensure a consistent URL structure and consolidate link equity.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I set up URL redirects in Webflow?
  2. Are trailing slashes in URLs important for SEO?
  3. What are the potential SEO consequences of having multiple versions of a page with different URL structures in Webflow?