{"id":353,"date":"2025-09-14T20:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T20:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/?p=353"},"modified":"2025-08-04T00:27:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T00:27:36","slug":"check-redirection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/check-redirection\/","title":{"rendered":"Check website redirection: a clear and comprehensive guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/check-redirection\/#Resume_des_points_abordes\" >Summary of points covered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/check-redirection\/#Quest-ce_quune_redirection_web\" >What is a web redirect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/check-redirection\/#Pourquoi_verifier_les_redirections\" >Why check redirects?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/check-redirection\/#Outils_pour_verifier_les_redirections\" >Tools for checking redirects<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/check-redirection\/#Outils_en_ligne\" >Online tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/check-redirection\/#Outils_SEO_professionnels\" >Professional SEO tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/check-redirection\/#Commandes_en_ligne_de_commande_avance\" >Command line commands (advanced)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/check-redirection\/#Etapes_pour_verifier_une_redirection\" >Steps to check a redirect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/check-redirection\/#Bonnes_pratiques_SEO_liees_aux_redirections\" >SEO best practices for redirects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/check-redirection\/#Questions_frequentes\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/check-redirection\/#Comment_savoir_si_une_redirection_est_permanente_ou_temporaire\" >How do you know whether a redirect is permanent or temporary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/check-redirection\/#Que_faire_en_cas_de_boucle_de_redirection\" >What to do in the event of a redirect loop?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resume_des_points_abordes\"><\/span>Summary of points covered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Clear definition<\/i> what a web redirect is<\/li>\n<li><i>Essential reasons<\/i> check them regularly<\/li>\n<li><i>Online tools<\/i> simple and professional to test<\/li>\n<li><i>Advanced controls<\/i> for technical users<\/li>\n<li><i>Practical steps<\/i> for effective verification<\/li>\n<li><i>Best practices<\/i> SEO related to redirects<\/li>\n<li><i>Useful answers<\/i> frequently asked questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quest-ce_quune_redirection_web\"><\/span>What is a web redirect?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In simple terms, a redirect allows a visitor to move from one page to another without any action on their part. It's often invisible to the user, but crucial for search engines.<\/p>\n<p>There are several types of redirections:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>301 :<\/strong> permanent redirection, the most recommended<\/li>\n<li><strong>302 :<\/strong> temporary redirection<\/li>\n<li><strong>307 :<\/strong> stricter variant of the 302<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meta refresh :<\/strong> redirection via HTML tag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pourquoi_verifier_les_redirections\"><\/span>Why check redirects?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a webmaster, SEO or curious person, it's crucial to make sure every redirect works as intended. Here's why:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid curls<\/strong> redirects that can block visitors<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ensure that the right pages<\/strong> are easily accessible<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preserving SEO juice<\/strong>i.e. the value transmitted by the links<\/li>\n<li><strong>Correcting technical errors<\/strong> before they affect your visibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In short, this is not a step to be neglected.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outils_pour_verifier_les_redirections\"><\/span>Tools for checking redirects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outils_en_ligne\"><\/span>Online tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To start simply, I often use tools that are free and accessible to all:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>httpstatus.io :<\/strong> perfect for visualizing cascading redirects<\/li>\n<li><strong>Redirect Checker by Ahrefs :<\/strong> quick and easy<\/li>\n<li><strong>WhereGoes :<\/strong> very clear for viewing complete channels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outils_SEO_professionnels\"><\/span>Professional SEO tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you manage several sites or want a more in-depth view, these tools are ideal:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Screaming Frog:<\/strong> a powerful tool for auditing mass redirections<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sitebulb:<\/strong> provides a clear visualization of redirection paths<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ahrefs \/ SEMrush :<\/strong> ideal for analyzing internal redirects and backlinks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Commandes_en_ligne_de_commande_avance\"><\/span>Command line commands (advanced)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you like raw solutions, the command line may suffice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><code>curl -I https:\/\/www.example.com<\/code> this command returns the HTTP code and redirection headers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I often use it when I need a quick answer without having to run software.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Etapes_pour_verifier_une_redirection\"><\/span>Steps to check a redirect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the steps I recommend you follow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enter the URL in the tool of your choice<\/li>\n<li>Observe HTTP codes returned (301, 302, 404...)<\/li>\n<li>Identify final destination<\/li>\n<li>Correct errors if necessary, such as unnecessary strings or loops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This process often only takes a few minutes, but can avoid serious SEO consequences.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonnes_pratiques_SEO_liees_aux_redirections\"><\/span>SEO best practices for redirects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over time, I've noticed that certain simple practices make all the difference:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Using 301<\/strong> for permanent redirections<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limit the number<\/strong> successive redirections<\/li>\n<li><strong>Update internal links<\/strong> to avoid unnecessary detours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monitoring via Google Search Console<\/strong> errors detected by Google<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By following these tips, you'll enhance your site's clarity for search engines, while making life easier for your visitors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_frequentes\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment_savoir_si_une_redirection_est_permanente_ou_temporaire\"><\/span>How do you know whether a redirect is permanent or temporary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just look at the HTTP code:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>301 :<\/strong> permanent redirection<\/li>\n<li><strong>302 or 307 :<\/strong> temporary redirection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I advise you to opt for a 301 in most cases.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_faire_en_cas_de_boucle_de_redirection\"><\/span>What to do in the event of a redirect loop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It can get frustrating fast. I suggest :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check the rules in the file <code>.htaccess<\/code><\/li>\n<li>Control redirection settings in your CMS<\/li>\n<li>Avoid cross redirects between multiple domains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A small audit is often enough to solve the problem.<\/p>\n<p>Checking redirects is a task that many people neglect, yet it can save your SEO and improve the user experience. With the right tools, a little method and a few good practices, you'll have a smoother, faster and better-positioned site.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary of points covered Clear definition of what a web redirect is Essential reasons to check them regularly Simple, professional online tools for testing them Advanced commands for technical users Practical steps to follow for effective checking Good SEO practices related to redirects Useful answers to frequently asked questions What is a redirect...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":355,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Check redirection : d\u00e9couvrez comment v\u00e9rifier les redirections d\u2019un site web \u2b50 et \u00e9viter les erreurs SEO les plus fr\u00e9quentes gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 des outils simples.","rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_canonical_url":"","rank_math_robots":"","saswp_custom_schema_field":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"modified_by":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=353"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/353\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/355"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}