🔁 Redirection Rules
WC Studio allows you to redirect traffic from one URL to another — useful for SEO, fixing broken links, migrating content, or handling structural changes in your store.📍 Go to: WC Studio → Stores → Select a Store → Advanced → Redirect Rules
➕ Create a Redirection Rule
Use the Redirection Rule Creator to add a new redirect.🧾 Fields to Fill
✅ Steps to Create a Rule
- Enter the Source URL (without domain prefix if internal).
- Enter the full Destination URL (starting with
https://). - Choose the Redirect Type (typically
301 Permanent Redirect). - (Optional) Enable:
- Preserve Query Parameters – Pass query strings through the redirect
- Wildcard Matching – Match all paths that follow the source URL pattern
- Click Create Rule to activate it.
📋 Redirection Rule Table
After creating, all redirects will appear in a table view with:🧠 Use Cases
- 🔁 Redirect discontinued product pages to alternatives
- 🔗 Preserve SEO from old URLs during site migrations
- 🧼 Clean up broken links or outdated blog posts
💡 Best Practices
- ✅ Use 301 Redirects for permanent changes to maintain SEO value.
- ✅ Always test redirects after creation to ensure accuracy.
- ✅ Avoid redirect loops (e.g.,
/a → /b → /a).