Redirect Chain Analysis

Identify and fix redirect chains that slow down your website

What are Redirects?

HTTP redirects tell browsers to navigate from one URL to another. While useful, multiple redirects in a chain can significantly slow down page loading and harm SEO.

Types of Redirects

301Permanent

Permanently moved - search engines transfer authority

302Temporary

Temporary redirect - original URL keeps its SEO value

307Temporary

Like 302 but guarantees HTTP method preservation

308Permanent

Like 301 but guarantees HTTP method preservation

Why It Matters

  • Each redirect adds latency to page load time
  • Long chains can hurt SEO and user experience
  • Detect redirect loops that break navigation
  • Optimize your URL structure for better performance
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