Technical Definition
Redirect mapping documents old-to-new URL relationships before migration. Spreadsheet format: old URL, new URL, redirect type. Map every URL, especially those with traffic/links. Include logic for patterns and one-to-one mappings. Essential for migration success. Test before launch.
Simple Explanation (ELI13)
Redirect mapping is creating a plan for where every old URL should redirect during a website migration. You make a spreadsheet listing each old page and which new page it should go to. Getting this right prevents losing traffic and link equity when URLs change.
Related Terms
Site Migration, 301 Redirect, URL Change, Planning
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