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How to create 301 redirect in wordpress

How to Create 301 Redirects in WordPress

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Are you currently using WordPress on your new website? Have you been noticing broken links or 404 errors? It may be time to create some 301 redirects. To start, “.htaccess” is a configuration file for web servers running Apache Web Server. When a .htaccess file is placed in a directory which is in turn ‘loaded via the Apache Web Server’, then the .htaccess file is detected and executed by the Apache Web Server. For SEO, a .htaccess file something you are going to have to get used to. From editing to even creating. Although, many easy backends, like WordPress, help more than you think with SEO. Plug-ins like ‘Yoast SEO’ can help you access files such as ‘Robots.txt’ or ‘.htaccess’.

The main reason to edit a .htaccess file is for 301 redirects. A 301 redirect is a permanent redirect which passes ‘link juice’ (ranking power) to the new redirected page. You’re going to need to do this if you are seeing broken links via Webmaster tools or noticeable on the front-end. As an SEO, redirects are your bread and butter. Whenever you change a URL, it needs to be redirected to the new URL. Here’s a plugin I personally use to create 301 Redirects in WordPress.

WordPress plugins to Use

If you’re using WordPress, you going to want to use a WordPress plugin for redirects. Not only is it easier to create, but it’s also easier to manage. The best redirect plugin that I’m currently using is ‘Quick Page/Post Redirect Plugin’. It allows you to easily and quickly create redirects to any of your broken links.

Having used this plug-in for a while, sometimes it doesn’t work. (usually based on the host of the website). When these don’t work, I have to go and create the redirect via .htaccess file.

Create via .htaccess

Sometimes redirects may not work properly with some WordPress plug-ins. If you find yourself in this position, you’re going to want to create the redirects manually in the .htaccess file.

There two ways to access the .htaccess file on a WordPress website.

FTP login

FTP login is the best way to approach this if you have access to that information.

Yoast SEO plug-in

The is the easier way to access the .htaccess file in the WordPress backend. This a method used when you don’t have login information to the FTP provided by the host of your website.

Create a site-wide redirect via .htaccess

If you’re having an issue where you need to redirect a whole site to another site, you can do that in the .htaccess file as well. For example, if you need to redirect www.something.com to www.somewhere.com, it is possible if the site files are in the same root folder of the website.

Alright, so there you have it. These are the best ways to redirect WordPress websites. If you have any questions or concerns, go ahead and leave a comment below. Be sure to browse our site for more helpful web tutorials from Extima Web Development.

Make someone Google Analytics Admin

How to Make Someone Your Google Analytics Admin

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So I guess you’re wondering how to make someone your Google Analytics Admin? Well for those of you who are wondering how to do, take a look at this step-by-step tutorial.

Step 1

First, go to google.com/analytics then sign into your Gmail account.Google Analytics Admin step 1

Step 2

Find the Google analytics account (If you have more accounts associated with your Gmail account). Then click that account’s website data.

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Step 3

Next, once you’re on the dashboard screen of your google analytics account, click admin.

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Step 4

Now that we are in the admin part of your Google Analytics account, be sure you are on the correct account, then click User Managment.

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Step 5

On the left, you should see the user management options. Go ahead and add permission options for your new admin. You may click the ‘Notify this user by email’ to send the new user a quick email about becoming an admin to your account. Once finished, go ahead and click Add.

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Step 6

You’re finished! Now you and your new admin may control the account and view analytical data together.

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How to Filter Spam Referral Traffic from Google Analytics

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Have you noticed spam traffic showing up in your Google Analytics data? While it can be annoying, it’s a very common issue and something many of us face on a daily basis. If you’re new to the process, filtering spam referral traffic from Google Analytics may not be as easy at it appears. Here is the best way to filter out that unwanted traffic and show accurate data.

Step 1

Login to your Google Analytics account.

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Step 2

Locate the domain where the “spam referral” traffic is coming from. Usually you can find these links by sorting by bounce rate or session duration. A real person will interact with your website or be on your site for longer than one second.

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Step 3

After you have found the URL you want to filter out, head over to your admin page and select “filters.”

During this step, you can create a new “view” if you want to keep all the web and filtered traffic separate.

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Step 4

To set set up the filter to remove the spam referral traffic, you need to exclude the campaign source. While there is a referral option, this is the best way to have it not show up again.

google analytics Filter Spam Referral Traffic options

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Step 5

Great news–you’re done! Now that the filter is set, you shouldn’t see the traffic from that spam domain anymore. If you set up a different view, you can change between views and see the data you wish to see.

Be sure to see our help document on how to make someone a Facebook admin if you’re interested in other tutorials.

How To Make Someone a Facebook Ad Partner

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A common question we get here at Extima is how to make someone a Facebook Ad partner. Providing a partner access to your Facebook Ad account can help with scheduling, monitoring and overall management. Here’s how to make someone an admin to your Facebook Ad partner.

1. Locate the Ad Manager

Log-in to your Facebook account. Locate the Facebook ad manager button on the left column.

2. Select Ad Account Setting

Once in the Facebook Ad manager, highlight the “All tools” option to expand the options. Then select the “Ad Account Settings” tab in the top right.

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3. Click “+ Add a Person”

Now that you have accessed the Facebook Ad account settings for your Facebook Ads, scroll down a little and click “add a person” on the left.

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4. Set the Admin email

Now you will set the users’ role to “Ad Account admin” . If you change your mind, you can change the role options later.

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Enter the email of the person you wish to make an Admin of your Facebook page. After that, click “submit.”

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5. You’re Finished.

The user should receive a message about the Ad account. Now both you and your partner have control over the Ads that Facebook users will see. If you need further help with anything, contact Extima Web development.

How to Make Someone a Facebook Page Admin

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Many clients ask how to make someone a Facebook admin for their account. The Facebook admin role allows someone else to have control of your Facebook page alongside of you. Here’s how to make someone a admin to your Facebook page.

1. Locate the page

Log-in to your Facebook account. Locate the Facebook page you wish to edit.

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2. Select Settings

Once you’re in the Facebook page you wish to edit, select the “Settings” tab in the top right.

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3. Select Page roles

Now that you are in the settings for your Facebook page, click “Page Roles” in the left column.

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4. Set the Admin email

Enter the email of the person you wish to make an Admin of your Facebook page. After that, click the little triangle under the email type box. Change from “editor” to “admin.”

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5. Save and you’re finished.

Scroll down and click save in the bottom right.

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Now you and the Facebook admin you have designated both have control over the page. If you need further help, contact Extima Web development.