There may come a time when you need to forward a web page to a different URL.
Here are situations where using redirections can come in handy:
You updated the Video URL
You deleted a page that receives traffic or has backlinks
You created a custom sitemap for your website
You replaced the domain of your storefront
You linked external web pages
You enabled HTTPS
You need to fix duplicate (e.g., with trailing slash or with non-www URLs)
The process to set up redirects may vary depending on your requirements.
Redirects within the same Domain or Subdomain
This situation is typical when you want to beautify your URLs or forward dead links to active web pages.
Our Support Team can help redirect a web page to another web page, using the same domain or subdomain. Open a support ticket request with a list of the redirects that you need.
The Source URL has to be an inactive or non-existent page, and the Destination URL would be the active page where the redirection lands.
NOTE: This option is available for stores on Uscreen Plus. If you are not yet on Uscreen Plus, you may discuss an upgrade with our Sales Team.
Common Pages permalinks
The Common Page URLs may not be altered or redirected. They have standard and default permalinks.
/catalog
/dashboard
/sign_in
/sign_out
/join_us
/access_restricted
/account
/account/profile
/account/purchases
NOTE: This redirect method does not mask the Destination URL, so the original and full Destination URL will appear on the address bar when redirected.
Redirects between different Domains or Subdomains
This situation is typical when you change your domain name or have an external website using a different domain or subdomain. An example is shown below.
Source:
Destination:
For this type of redirection, we recommend using Redirect Pizza, since the other domain is likely hosted on another server.
NOTE: Redirect Pizza is a third-party service that offers a free plan and supports URL path redirection. Uscreen is not directly affiliated with this service, and this method is provided as a suggested workaround for specific redirection needs.
Set up the Redirects on Redirect Pizza
Click the Create Redirect button.
Input the Source URL(s)
Input the Destination URL
Select Permanent (301) type (unless the domain change is temporary)
Enable other options based on your requirements
Path Forwarding: for redirecting the path and subpaths
Query String Forwarding: for including URL query strings
Tracking: for tracking analytics through Redirect Pizza
Once you are ready, click the Create Redirect button.
Connect the Source Domain to Redirect Pizza
Redirect Pizza will provide you with the DNS records you need to create through the source domain. If unfamiliar with managing DNS records, we suggest that you reach out to your domain host and provide these records.
NOTE: After connecting the DNS records and setting up the redirects, it can take up to 24 hours to work globally.
Redirect using JavaScript
In rare situations where neither of the above methods is suitable, you can implement redirections using JavaScript by placing the script in the Head Code Snippet.
WARNING: We do not recommend this approach except as a last resort. It involves advanced custom coding, so we suggest consulting a developer to ensure proper implementation.