Setting Up a 301 Redirect for Category URL Changes

Setting Up a 301 Redirect for Category URL Changes

This article explains how to redirect an old, SEO-optimized category URL to a new category URL without restoring a deleted category. Restoring a deleted category via the admin interface is not possible, and while technical restoration may be possible via the database (available as a chargeable service), it does not recover SEO metadata or original mappings.

The preferred solution is to set up a 301 redirect from the old URL (for example, /c/22/allbooks) to the new URL (for example, /c/15/allbooks). Doing so maintains your SEO value and ensures visitors are directed to the correct category page.

Below is a guide on how to configure this redirect via the URL Rewrite Rules in the Storefront Management area of Infigo.

Use cases

• Redirecting a legacy SEO-focused category URL to a new category page.
• Ensuring seamless user experience when product categories are remapped.

Key settings in Infigo

• URL Rewrite Rules: Found under Storefront Management > URL Rewrite Rules.
• Platform Admin Access: Required to view and modify URL rewrite configurations.

Step-by-step guide

1. Log in to your Infigo platform using your platform admin credentials.
2. Navigate to the Storefront Management section and select the URL Rewrite Rules page.
   
   
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3. Click on the option to add a new rewrite rule.
   
   
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4. In the source URL field, enter the old category URL (for example, /c/22/allbooks).
5. In the destination URL field, enter the new category URL (for example, /c/15/allbooks).
6. Enable the rewrite rule.
   
   
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7. Save the new rewrite rule and test the redirection to ensure it functions correctly.

Related links

• Infigo Academy – Redirection Capabilities in Infigo (Scenario 7)

For additional guidance, visit the Infigo Academyor contact Customer Support.