Redirecting a page (301/302) or taking a page offline (404) is used to automatically send viewers from one web page to another or to indicate that a page no longer exists. These are important in maintaining a good user experience and SEO performance. In Super you can easily setup a temporary or permanent redirect.
Redirecting a page or sending a 404 error message is useful for you because it helps maintain a good user experience by ensuring visitors are directed to the correct page. It can also help keep search engine results accurate and up-to-date, as search engines consider 404 errors when indexing websites.
Additionally, using a 301 redirect can transfer SEO value from an old page to a new page, while a 302 redirect can be used for temporary URL changes. Overall, using redirection and 404 errors can help ensure that your website is user-friendly and easy to navigate.
What’s the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?
When deciding which type of redirect to use, it's important to consider the long-term goals for your website.
301 is a permanent redirect
A 301 redirect is a permanent redirect that indicates to search engines that the original URL has been replaced with a new URL. This type of redirect is ideal for situations where the old URL is no longer needed, such as when a product is discontinued or when a page has been removed from your website.
On the other hand, a 302 redirect is a temporary redirect that indicates to search engines that the original URL will be returning in the future. This type of redirect is ideal for situations where you need to temporarily redirect traffic to a different page while you work on updating the original page.
302 is a temporary redirect
In general, it's best to use a 301 redirect whenever possible, as this will ensure that search engines and users are directed to the correct page and that any SEO value from the old page is transferred to the new page. However, if you need to temporarily redirect traffic, a 302 redirect is a good option to use.
How to set up a page redirect on Super
By using an existing page:
- In your site, open the ‘Pages’ page
- Click the 3 dots menu on the page where you want to set up the redirect and choose ‘edit page’
- Then, at the bottom click the ‘Redirect’ button
- Inside the page that opens, click the switch to enable the redirect
- Choose a redirect type
- Select a page towards which you want to redirect this page
To remove this kind of redirect, click Edit Page > Redirect and disable the redirect. This will re-enable the Notion page.
By creating a new page redirect:
- In your site, open the ‘Pages’ page
- Click the ‘Add new page’ button
- Click the ‘Redirect’ tab
- Inside the dialogue that opens, enter the path name that you want to redirect
- Choose a redirect type
- Select a page towards which you want to redirect this page
To remove this kind of redirect, click on the three dots next to the page in the Pages list and select Remove Page.
Hiding a page from your site (404)
Returning a 404 error is useful when you want to indicate that a requested page no longer exists. It helps maintain a good user experience by informing users that the requested URL is unavailable.
Also, search engines consider 404 errors when indexing websites, helping to keep their search results accurate and up-to-date.
In Super you can easily hide a page from your site by applying a 404 error.
- In your site, open the ‘Pages’ page
- Click the 3 dots menu on the page that you want to setup the redirect and choose ‘edit page’
- Then, at the bottom click the ‘Hide page (404)’ button
- Inside the page that opens, click the switch to enable the redirect
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