How to fix ‘Redirect’ error in Google Search Console
The “Redirect error” in Google Search Console typically appears when a page Google is trying to index is redirecting incorrectly. Here’s how you can diagnose and fix it: 1. Identify the Affected URLs • Go to Google Search Console → Pages. • Find Redirect Error under Why pages aren’t indexed. • Click on the error to see affected URLs. 2. Check the Redirect Type Use one of these tools to analyze the redirect: • Redirect Checker • Browser Developer Tools (F12 → Network tab) • curl -I [URL] in the command line Common redirect types: • 301 (Permanent Redirect) – SEO-friendly, should be used for URL changes. • 302 (Temporary Redirect) – Avoid using this for permanent changes. • 307, 308 (Temporary/Permanent) – Rarely used, but similar to 302/301. • Meta refresh redirects – Not recommended as they can be slow. 3. Fix Common Redirect Issues Issue Fix Infinite redirect loop Check if URL redirects back to itself or creates a loop. Fix redire...