Answered by
Oliver Hall
Implementing a 302 redirect in Wix is a straightforward process that can be valuable for website management, particularly when temporarily moving pages or performing maintenance without harming SEO.
A 302 redirect is a temporary redirect that passes the full link equity (ranking power) to the redirected page. It tells search engines and users that the move or redirection of the URL they are trying to access is only temporary.
Log in to your Wix account and select the site you wish to edit from the 'My Sites' section.
Navigate to the dashboard, click on 'Settings', and then choose 'SEO (Google)' from the options available.
Under the SEO settings, locate and click on 'Manage Redirects'. This option allows you to set up and manage all your redirects.
In the 'Manage Redirects' section, click on 'Add Redirect'. You will need to provide the old URL (the one you want to redirect from) and the new URL (the one you want to redirect to).
Ensure you select 'Temporary (302)' as the type of redirect. This is crucial to indicate that the redirect is not permanent.
After setting up your redirect, save the changes and publish your site to make the redirect active.
After implementing the redirect, it's important to test it to ensure that it functions correctly. You can use tools like HTTP status code checker tools available online to verify that your URL is indeed returning a 302 status code.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage 302 redirects on your Wix site, ensuring minimal disruption to your site's user experience and SEO.