ProofMEDIA Redirection User Manual

User Manual

Overview

The ProofMEDIA Simple Redirection Plugin allows WordPress administrators to create permanent (301) redirects from one URL to another directly from the WordPress dashboard.

No coding is required. Redirects are stored securely within WordPress.

Installation

1. Download the plugin ZIP file.
2. Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New.
3. Click Upload Plugin.
4. Select the ZIP file and click Install Now.
5. Click Activate.

Accessing the Plugin

After activation:

Go to WordPress Admin → Redirection

Creating a Redirect

1. Enter the full URL you want to redirect from.
2. Enter the full destination URL you want to redirect to.
3. Click Add Redirect.

Important: Always include the full URL including https://

Example:

• From: https://example.com/old-page
• To: https://example.com/new-page

Deleting a Redirect

1. Locate the redirect in the list.
2. Click the Delete button.
3. Confirm the deletion.

How Redirects Work

The plugin uses WordPress’s template_redirect hook to detect when a visitor accesses a URL that matches a saved redirect.

If a match is found, the visitor is redirected using a 301 (Permanent Redirect).

Best Practices

• Always test redirects after creating them.
• Avoid redirect chains (Page A → Page B → Page C).
• Use 301 redirects only for permanent URL changes.
• Ensure the destination URL is correct before saving.

Troubleshooting

Redirect Not Working?

• Ensure the URL matches exactly (including trailing slash).
• Clear any caching plugins.
• Clear server or CDN cache.

Getting Redirect Loops?

• Ensure you are not redirecting a page to itself.
• Check that no other redirect plugin is active.

Security

Only users with Administrator permissions can manage redirects.

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