Check Redirect Chain
What Is a Redirect Chain?
A redirect chain happens when one URL redirects to another URL, which redirects again before reaching the final page. Long chains slow down users, waste crawl budget, and can create SEO or tracking issues.
- 301 is usually used for permanent redirects.
- 302 / 307 are usually temporary redirects.
- Loops happen when URLs redirect back to a previous step.
- Best practice is to redirect old URLs directly to the final HTTPS destination.