Issue with redirecting

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  • Resolved Mark Ten Klooster

    4 months ago

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    Hi there,

    We’re running into an issue with the redirection feature in Rank Math.

    Our URLs include product parameters like this:
    /product/name?attribute_pa_color=Beige
    These parameters are used for filters on the site.

    When setting up a redirect for such URLs, the redirect fails and returns a 404 error.

    However, if we remove the question mark (?), the redirect works — but of course, this isn’t the correct URL that users or search engines are accessing.

    Since we’ve recently migrated from Yoast, we now have several thousand of these URLs resulting in broken redirects. Manually fixing them isn’t an option.

    Could you advise how we can correctly redirect URLs that include query parameters?
    Would it be an option for us to receive a piece of code or snippet to help resolve this issue programmatically?

    Thanks in advance!

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  • RankBot

    4 months ago

    Hello,

    We apologize for the issue you are facing with the redirection feature in Rank Math. It sounds like you’re encountering challenges with redirecting URLs that include query parameters.

    To set up redirects for parameterized URLs in Rank Math, you can follow these steps:

    1. Go to WordPress Dashboard → Rank Math SEO → Redirections.
    2. Add the parameterized URL as the Source URL. For example, use /product/name?attribute_pa_color=Beige as your source.
    3. Specify the Destination URL where you want users to be redirected.
    4. Click on the Update Redirection button to save your changes.

    Here’s a visual representation of how to set up a parameterized URL redirect:
    parameterized url

    If you are still experiencing issues with these redirects not functioning correctly, it may be due to caching or other configuration settings. Make sure to clear your site and browser cache after making changes.

    For a more comprehensive solution, especially given the number of URLs you need to manage, we recommend considering our professional setup service. This service is designed for users who want to ensure their plugin setup is fully correct and adheres to the latest SEO standards. You can find more information and sign up for this service at Rank Math Professional Setup Service.

    If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please reply to this ticket, and a human agent from our support team will take over and provide more tailored help.

    Thank you for raising this concern!

    Sources:
    How to Set Up Redirections » Rank Math
    Solving Redirection Issues Using Rank Math SEO Plugin » Rank Math

    Reinelle

    4 months ago

    Hello,

    Unfortunately, the redirection for parameterized URLs is only available with Rank Math PRO:
    https://rankmath.com/kb/setting-up-redirections/#parameterized-url

    Looking forward to helping you.

    RankBot

    3 months ago

    Hello,

    Since we did not hear back from you for 15 days, we are assuming that you found the solution. We are closing this support ticket.

    If you still need assistance or any other help, please feel free to open a new support ticket, and we will be more than happy to assist.

    Thank you.

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