The “Page with redirect” error in Google Search Console indicates that a page on your website redirects to a different URL when accessed. This means the listed pages aren’t showing in search results. While it may seem minor, and in some cases it has no issues at all. Many SEO professionals struggle with this issue. So let’s fix it with Kahunam.
Follow these steps
First of all, go to Google Search Console, then Pages > “Why pages aren’t indexed.” You need to export the data if the chart is rising or the last crawl date is recent.
Next step is determine if redirects are appropriate. They’re acceptable for permanent moves (301 redirects) or fixing broken links.
Now it takes efforts as you have to example URLs using the Inspect URL tool in Search Console to verify the redirect status and canonical tag.
So if the redirect is popping out as a big issue, what you should do:
- Replace long-term 302 redirects with 301s
- Eliminate redirect chains or loops
- Remove accidental redirects on important pages
Last but not least, there is a need for XML sitemap audit. Basically, your job is to remove redirects from the XML sitemap and ensure destination pages are included.
And don’t forget
It’s recommended to do regularly audit canonical tags and redirects (quarterly recommended). The “Page with redirect” error often requires no action but can reveal unintended redirects. And please include this check in your monthly SEO routine. While not critical, addressing this error helps maintain clean and effective SEO practices.
