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Importing 301 Redirects To Kentico

How to import a CSV files into Kentico for 301 Redirection

A 301 redirect is a type of server-side redirect used to help improve SEO by helping search engines and users find the correct page. It basically works by sending a signal from the old URL to the new one, indicating that the page has moved permanently. This helps search engines update their records quickly, so that users will be directed to the correct page when searching for content on a particular website. In addition, it also helps maintain link equity and ranking power from any inbound links pointing to the original URL. By using a 301 redirect, websites can ensure that their visitors are always directed to the right page, as well as ensuring that their SEO efforts are not wasted.

Guide

Importing 301 Redirects To Kentico

Create and Import

301 Redirect File

Create your CSV

Step 1:


  • Copy and paste the original URLs from your Kentico blogs in full and paste them into the first column (leaving the header in place)
  • Now copy and paste the new URL's that you have for your site (EG: https://blog.cedarwoods.com.au/bushmead/introducing-ridge-hill-green )
  • Make sure you also have the digit 1 in the 3rd column under Active (this ensures the redirect is set to true in Kentico)
  • Also, ensure that there are no spaces before your URLs

  • Save your file locally on your computer and then open it to check.

  • Once this looks correct save as a CSV which is needed to import to Kentico

301 Redirects

Step 2 

  • Log into Kentico Project Global Live and navigate to your project
  • Open the settings on the top right corner and click on CWP then select 301 / 302 redirects

  • Click New then select the CSV file you saved previously and click import
  • Once complete you will see a new "From - To" list. check the import worked by copy and pasting a few old URLs into your browser to confirm it has redirected to the new URL