How to Use URL Redirects with *(All) in HighLevel

• Understanding the Basics
• The Problem with Duplicate Content
• The Solution: Permanent Redirects
• Setting Up Forward Paths with High Level
• Benefits of Using Forward Paths
• Conclusion

Hey there, HighLevel users we’ll explore how to effectively use the domain forwarding tool with the new forward path option in High Level. This feature is designed to streamline your redirects, ensuring that your visitors and search engines are always directed to the correct domain without encountering duplicate content issues. Let’s dive right in!

Understanding the Basics

Before we get into the steps, let’s cover some essential terminology:

• Root Domain: This is your main site address, such as yoursite.com.
• Path: This refers to specific pages within your site, like yoursite.com/page.
• Subdomain: This is a prefix added to your root domain, such as subdomain.yoursite.com. Note that subdomains are treated by search engines as separate websites, which can lead to duplicate content issues.

The Problem with Duplicate Content

Google and other search engines dislike duplicate content because it can imply plagiarism or content scraping. If your website has both a www version and a non-www version (e.g.,www.yoursite.com and yoursite.com), search engines might treat them as two separate sites, which can dilute your SEO efforts.

The Solution: Permanent Redirects

To resolve this, we use a 301 permanent redirect. This tells both visitors and search engines that one domain (e.g.,www.yoursite.com ) should be redirected to another (e.g., yoursite.com), consolidating your web presence and avoiding duplicate content issues.

Setting Up Forward Paths with High Level

Now, let’s get into the practical steps of setting up domain forwarding with the forward path option in High Level.

Step 1: Access the Domains Tab

1. Log into High Level: Navigate to the “Domains” tab in your dashboard.
2. Add Domains: Ensure both versions of your domain (with and without www) are added.

Step 2: Configure URL Redirects

1. Go to URL Redirects: Within the domains tab, find the “URL Redirects” section.
2. Add a New Redirect: Click on “Add Redirect”.

Step 3: Set Up the Redirect

1. Choose the Source Domain: Select the domain you want to redirect from (e.g., www.yoursite.com).
2. Select the Forward Path Option: Instead of specifying a single URL, choose “All”. This option will redirect all pages from the source domain.
3. Select the Target Domain: Choose the domain you want to redirect to (e.g., yoursite.com).

When you choose “All”, the path field will automatically include an asterisk (*), which indicates that all paths should be included in the redirect.

Step 4: Save and Test

1. Save the Redirect: Click “Add” to create the redirect.
2. Test the Redirect: Visit various pages on the source domain (e.g.,www.yoursite.com ). You should be redirected to the corresponding pages on the target domain (e.g., yoursite.com/page).

Benefits of Using Forward Paths

• Comprehensive Redirects: Redirect all paths from one domain to another seamlessly.
• SEO Optimization: Avoid duplicate content issues by consolidating your domains.
• Simplified Management: Manage all your redirects within HighLevel without needing external tools.

Conclusion

Using High Level’s domain forwarding tool with the new forward path option is a powerful way to ensure your website is streamlined and free from duplicate content issues. By setting up a 301 redirect that includes all paths, you make sure that both your visitors and search engines are directed to the right place.