Is there a workaround or fix in Webflow for the error 404 that occurs when a letter is capitalized in a URL to a dynamic page?
When encountering the error 404 in Webflow due to a letter being capitalized in a URL to a dynamic page, there is a workaround and fix to resolve this issue. By default, Webflow utilizes case-sensitive routing for dynamic pages. Hence, if a URL includes a capitalized letter, it will result in a 404 error.
To overcome this problem, you can follow these steps:
- Duplicate the existing dynamic page:
- Open the Pages panel in the Designer.
- Locate the dynamic page that is causing the issue and right-click on it, then select "Duplicate Page".
- Give the duplicated page a name that includes all lowercase letters in the URL slug.
- Update the duplicated page's URL slug:
- Open the duplicated page by double-clicking on it.
- In the settings tab on the right-hand side, modify the URL slug to match the desired URL with lowercase letters.
- Remember to keep it relevant to the page's content for better SEO optimization.
- Set up a redirect:
- Go to the original dynamic page that experienced the 404 error and delete its URL slug.
- In the settings tab, scroll down to the "Redirects" section.
- Choose "Add redirect" and input the original URL slug with the capitalized letter, then redirect it to the duplicated page you created.
Following these steps will ensure that your original URL with a capitalized letter is redirected to the duplicated page with a correctly formatted URL. This solution will resolve the 404 error and improve your website's user experience.
Please note that while this workaround provides a solution, it's important to be consistent with URL formatting to avoid potential issues with broken links and SEO optimization. It is generally recommended to use lowercase letters and hyphens instead of spaces or capitalization in URLs.
Additional Questions:
- How can I fix a 404 error in Webflow when a URL contains a capitalized letter?
- What is the impact of case-sensitive routing on dynamic pages in Webflow?
- How can I set up redirects in Webflow to resolve 404 errors?
