Redirects

Redirects

View Dashboard > Settings > Advanced > Manage Redirects

Superblog lets you create manual 301 redirects for old URLs, changed slugs, migrations, and cleanup after restructuring content.

What redirects are for

Use redirects when:

• you changed a post or page URL
• you migrated content from another platform
• you want an old path to point to a new destination
• you want to preserve traffic and avoid broken links

How it works

Each redirect has three parts:

• Source Path - the old path on your site
• Target URL - the full destination URL
• Status - whether the redirect is enabled

Superblog currently creates redirects as 301 redirects.

How to add a redirect

1. Open Settings > Advanced.
2. Click Manage Redirects.
3. Click Add Redirect.
4. Enter the old path in Source Path.
5. Enter the full destination in Target URL.
6. Keep Enable checked.
7. Save the redirect.

Example

If your old article lived at:

yourdomain.com/old-post

and the new article is:

https://yourdomain.com/new-post

then configure:

• Source Path: old-post
• Target URL: https://yourdomain.com/new-post

Editing and disabling redirects

You can come back later to:

• edit the source path
• change the destination URL
• temporarily disable a redirect without deleting it
• permanently delete a redirect

Important notes

• This is an advanced feature and is best used carefully.
• The destination expects a full URL.
• Redirects are useful after slug changes, site restructures, or platform migrations.
• Avoid creating unnecessary chains like old URL -> temporary URL -> final URL.

Best practices

• Redirect every important old URL directly to its best replacement.
• Use the most relevant destination, not just the homepage.
• Double-check spelling on the source path.
• Test the redirect after saving it.
• Keep a simple spreadsheet of redirects if you are doing a large migration.

Common use cases

After changing a slug

If you rename a post, add a redirect from the old path to the new one.

During migration

If you imported content from WordPress, Medium, Ghost, or another system, redirects help preserve existing traffic.

Consolidating old content

If several older pages now point to one stronger page, redirect each old path to the updated destination.

When not to use redirects

Do not use redirects as a substitute for planning your URL structure. They are best for compatibility and cleanup, not constant experimentation.

If you are unsure whether a redirect is necessary, prioritize keeping stable URLs for your most important pages.