Validate permanent redirects before they become permanent mistakes
Use a 301 redirect checker to confirm that old URLs resolve with the right permanent status code and land on the intended canonical destination.
A permanent redirect is a strong signal. If a URL is meant to move for good, the path should be direct, stable and free from accidental temporary responses.
When should I use a 301 redirect?
Use a 301 when a URL move is intended to be permanent, such as domain changes, slug changes, merged content or HTTP to HTTPS migrations.
Can a 301 chain still be a problem?
Yes. Even if every step is a 301, multiple hops still add latency and create avoidable crawl complexity. The preferred outcome is one direct 301 to the final canonical URL.
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