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Do Redirects for some URL’s before letting the CMS handle the rest

Question: Can I somehow do some settings in my domain, so that certain URLs are redirected even before the domain starts showing the content and stuff that the CMS is handling?

Yes, you can set up URL redirections at the domain level before content is displayed by the CMS (Content Management System). This can be achieved through domain configuration settings provided by your domain registrar or web hosting provider. Here’s how you can do it:

Method 1: Using Domain Registrar’s Control Panel

  1. Log in to Your Domain Registrar’s Control Panel: Access your domain registrar’s website and log in to your account.
  2. Find Domain Management or DNS Settings: Look for options like “Domain Management,” “DNS Settings,” or “Domain Control Panel” in your account dashboard.
  3. Set up URL Redirection: Within the DNS settings, find the option for URL redirection or URL forwarding. Different registrars might have different names for this feature.
  4. Configure Redirection: Enter the specific URLs you want to redirect and provide the destination URL where you want the traffic to be redirected. Some registrars might also allow you to choose the type of redirection (e.g., 301 Permanent Redirect or 302 Temporary Redirect).
  5. Save Your Settings: After entering the necessary information, save your settings. The changes might take some time to propagate across the internet, so be patient.

Method 2: Using Web Hosting Control Panel

If your website is hosted on a server and you have access to a control panel (such as cPanel or Plesk), you can set up URL redirections there:

  1. Log in to Your Hosting Control Panel: Log in to your hosting provider’s control panel.
  2. Find Redirects or URL Forwarding Option: Look for options like “Redirects,” “URL Forwarding,” or “Forwarding” within your control panel.
  3. Configure Redirection: Enter the specific URLs you want to redirect and specify the destination URL.
  4. Choose Redirection Type: Select the type of redirection you want (301 Permanent Redirect or 302 Temporary Redirect).
  5. Save Your Settings: Save the configuration. Similar to domain registrar settings, changes might take some time to propagate.

By setting up URL redirections at the domain level using either of these methods, you can redirect traffic to specific URLs before your CMS handles the content. Remember that the exact steps and terminology might vary based on your domain registrar or hosting provider, so refer to their documentation or support resources if you encounter difficulties.

Jonathan Björkskog is a marketer / Growth Hacker from Finland, that has been working full time with marketing for big corporations and some of the largest e-commerce sites in Northern Europe. With a passion for organic search, content, and growth, and a background in tech and coding, he has a broad overview of the strategies and tactics of online marketing.
Having started up an agency with over 100 employees also helps to get a broad overview of what any kind of business could do to be successful online.