How to Use Redirect Plugins with Strattic

TL;DR: Best to use relative URLs and trailing slashes

Written by Rebecca Markowitz
Updated over a week ago

If you want to set up redirects from one page to another on your site, there are several helpful WordPress plugins you can use:

It is important to remember two things when using these redirection plugins:

Use Relative URLS ( Use /about/ instead of https://site.com/about/)
Add Trailing Slash ( This has a trailing slash /about/. This does not /about)

Below you will find instructions on how to use each of the plugins mention above.

How to Use the Redirection Plugin

Install and active the Redirection Plugin
Complete the plugin setup selecting the default options
Navigate to Tools > Redirection
Add a new redirection rule using relative links with trailing slashes

Make sure to test on your preview or live static site!

How to Use Safe Manager Redirect

Install and active the Safe Redirect Manager Plugin
Navigate to Tools > Safe Manager Redirect
Click "Create Redirect Rule"
Add a new redirection rule using relative links with trailing slashes

Make sure to test on your preview or live static site!

How to Use Safe Manager Redirect

Install and active the Safe Redirect Manager Plugin
Navigate to Tools > Safe Manager Redirect
Click "Create Redirect Rule"
Add a new redirection rule using relative links with trailing slashes

Make sure to test on your preview or live static site!