< Back Main Content Manipulation System URL Redirect Print PostedDecember 26, 2025 UpdatedJanuary 2, 2026 ByTSDadmin URL Redirect is a powerful feature that allows you to automatically redirect multiple posts containing specific keywords to a designated webpage. You can filter posts by publication date and set up scheduled redirects based on post age, making it perfect for managing expired content, seasonal promotions, or directing traffic from older posts to updated resources. Understanding URL Redirects Purpose: Automatically redirect visitors from old or specific posts to a target destination URL. Common Use Cases: Manage Expired Content: Redirect old product reviews to current product pages Send traffic from discontinued product posts to replacements Guide visitors from outdated guides to updated versions Seasonal Campaigns: Redirect last year’s holiday posts to current year promotions Send expired sale announcements to active offers Update seasonal content links automatically Content Consolidation: Redirect multiple old posts to one comprehensive guide Merge duplicate content by redirecting to canonical version Combine related posts into ultimate resources SEO Management: Preserve link equity from older content Redirect aged posts before removing them Maintain search traffic while updating content strategy Expired Offers: Redirect old coupon/discount posts to current deals Update affiliate links by redirecting old product posts Manage time-sensitive promotions automatically Key Feature: Scheduled Redirects The “Schedule After” function lets you set redirects to activate X days after publication, enabling automatic management of aging content without manual intervention. Navigate to Content Manipulation → URL Redirect to access redirect management. URL Redirect Dashboard The main dashboard displays all active redirect campaigns in a comprehensive table: Table Columns: Title: Redirect campaign name Customer: Associated customer/client (if applicable) Tags: Organizational tags Category: Target categories/subdomains Keyword: Keyword used to filter posts Redirect URL: Destination URL Schedule After (days): Days after publication before redirect activates Total URLs: Number of posts being redirected Edit: Blue button to modify campaign Delete: Red button to remove campaign Example from screenshot: “TS Tutorial 2026- URL Redirect Demo” | New Customer | [tags] | Aerospace | resilience | https://youtube.com | 10 | 1 | [Edit] [Delete] Dashboard Features: Filter by Tags: Search box to find campaigns by tag Show dropdown: Control entries per page (10, 25, 50, etc.) Search: Find campaigns by title or keyword Add New URL Redirect button: Create new redirect campaign Creating a URL Redirect Campaign Click Add New URL Redirect button to begin. Step 1: Basic Configuration Campaign Identification URL Title (Required): Enter descriptive name for this redirect campaign Helps identify purpose in dashboard Example: “2024 Holiday Posts → 2025 Promos,” “Old Product Reviews → New Versions,” “Expired Coupons → Current Deals” Existing Customer: Checkbox to associate redirect with existing customer Unchecked: Enter new customer name Checked: Select from customer dropdown Customer Name: If Existing Customer unchecked: Enter new customer name If Existing Customer checked: Dropdown appears with customer list Why use customers: Helps organize redirects by client/project for agency management Tags: Enter organizational tags Separate multiple tags (if supported) Example: “expired-content,” “seasonal,” “2024-campaign” Keyword Filtering Keyword to search in posts: Enter keyword(s) to identify posts for redirection System searches post titles and content Can use multiple keywords separated by pipes: keyword1|keyword2|keyword3 Example keywords: “2024 holiday sale” “coupon code|promo code|discount code” “review|comparison” Note: Posts must contain the specified keyword(s) to be eligible for redirection. Keyword to Exclude (if available): Specify keywords that disqualify posts Posts containing exclude keywords won’t be redirected Useful for filtering out exceptions Example: Redirect all “2024 sale” posts EXCEPT those containing “still valid” Date Range Filtering Articles Before: Date picker to select cutoff date Only posts published before this date are redirected Format: dd/mm/yyyy Example Use Cases: Select “01/01/2025” to redirect all 2024 and earlier content Select “06/01/2024” to redirect posts from first half of 2024 only Strategy: Combine with Schedule After to create time-based redirect strategies Campaign Documentation Description: Text area for internal notes Document campaign purpose and strategy Example: “Redirecting all 2024 Black Friday posts to 2025 Black Friday landing page after they’re 365 days old” Step 2: Redirect Configuration Redirect Destination Redirect URL (Required): Enter the full destination URL where posts will redirect Must include https:// or http:// protocol Invalid format will trigger an error Examples: ✓ https://yoursite.com/new-product ✓ https://www.example.com/current-deals ✗ www.example.com/page (missing protocol) ✗ example.com/page (missing protocol) Best Practices: Test destination URL works before saving Use clean, permanent URLs (avoid tracking parameters if possible) Consider using branded short links for tracking Ensure destination provides value to visitors Schedule After – The Key Feature Schedule After (in days): Number of days after post publication before redirect activates This is what makes URL Redirect powerful for automatic content management How It Works: Post published: June 27, 2024 Schedule After: 5 days Redirect activates: July 2, 2024 Example Scenarios: Scenario 1: Seasonal Content Management Schedule After: 365 days Effect: Posts redirect one year after publication Use: Redirect last year’s holiday content to current year Scenario 2: Short-Term Promotions Schedule After: 30 days Effect: Redirect one month after publication Use: Expired 30-day offers redirect to current promotions Scenario 3: Fresh Content Focus Schedule After: 90 days Effect: Redirect after 3 months Use: Push traffic from older posts to evergreen content Scenario 4: Immediate Redirect Schedule After: 0 days Effect: Redirect immediately upon campaign creation Use: Emergency redirects, instant content consolidation Strategy Tips: Long timelines (365+ days): Seasonal campaigns, annual updates Medium timelines (90-180 days): Product lifecycle management Short timelines (30-60 days): Promotional content, time-sensitive offers Immediate (0 days): Content consolidation, emergency changes Step 3: Target Selection After configuring basic settings, select which posts to redirect: Search and Filter Categories Search Category: Search box to find specific categories/subdomains by name Type category name to filter list Helps quickly locate target categories in large networks Filter categories by tags: Search box to filter categories that have specific tags Shows only categories tagged with search term Example: Search “seasonal” to see only seasonally-tagged categories Select Category from which URLs have been generated: List box showing all matching categories/subdomains Multiple selection available (Ctrl+Click or Cmd+Click) Shows available categories based on search filters Example: Select “Aerospace,” “Amazon,” “Beverage” categories to redirect posts from these subdomains Number indicator (e.g., “10 categories selected”) shows selection count Filter Articles by Tags Filter articles by tags: Search box to narrow posts by tag Enter tag name to filter “Select tags to filter articles by” placeholder text Use case: If posts are tagged with “2024-holiday,” search that tag to find only holiday posts Search Posts Button: Click after setting all filters System searches for posts matching: Selected categories Keyword criteria Date range Tag filters (if used) Matching posts appear in selection list below Post Selection After clicking Search Posts, a list of matching posts appears. Select specific posts: Checkbox for each post Select all matching posts or choose individually Ctrl+Click (Windows) or Cmd+Click (Mac) for multiple selection Post information typically shown: Post title Publication date Category/subdomain Current status Important: Only selected posts will be redirected. Unselected posts remain accessible normally even if they match the criteria. Step 4: Save and Activate After configuring all settings and selecting posts: Review all configuration details: URL Title Keyword filters Date range Redirect URL format (includes https://) Schedule After days Selected categories and posts Click Generate URL Redirect button The campaign saves and activates immediately. Redirects will apply based on the Schedule After setting. Understanding Redirect Activation How redirects activate: Campaign created today: December 26, 2025 Schedule After: 10 days Post published: December 20, 2025 Calculation: Post publication: Dec 20, 2025 Add 10 days: Dec 30, 2025 Redirect activates: Dec 30, 2025 Before Dec 30: Post accessible normally After Dec 30: Post redirects to target URL For multiple posts in one campaign: Each post calculates independently Older posts redirect first Newer posts redirect later Creates rolling redirect schedule Example Campaign Timeline: 100 posts selected, Schedule After: 30 days Post from Nov 1 → Redirects Dec 1 Post from Nov 15 → Redirects Dec 15 Post from Dec 1 → Redirects Dec 31 Post from Dec 26 → Redirects Jan 25 All posts eventually redirect, but on their individual schedules. Verifying Redirects Testing redirect functionality: Step 1: Check Dashboard Navigate to URL Redirect dashboard: Find your campaign in the table Check Total URLs column shows correct post count Click the number in Total URLs to see affected posts Step 2: Visit Redirect Post Click post URL from the list Browser should immediately redirect to target URL URL bar changes to destination URL Example from documentation: Post initially loads normally After redirect activation, visiting post URL goes directly to YouTube site (per example campaign) Redirect happens automatically and seamlessly Step 3: Verify Redirect Status Check that: ✓ Redirect occurs immediately (no delay) ✓ Destination URL loads correctly ✓ No error messages appear ✓ Redirect works on multiple browsers ✓ Redirect works on mobile devices Managing Redirect Campaigns Viewing Redirect Posts: In the dashboard: Locate your campaign Click the number in Total URLs column List of all redirected posts appears Shows: Post title, URL, redirect destination Editing Campaigns: Click blue Edit button for campaign Modify settings: Change redirect URL Adjust Schedule After days Update keyword filters Add/remove target posts Change date range Click Generate URL Redirect to save Important: Editing Schedule After recalculates activation dates from original publication dates, not from edit date. Deleting Campaigns: Click red Delete button Confirm deletion All redirects immediately stop Posts become accessible normally again What happens on deletion: Redirect campaign removed Posts return to normal access Visitor can reach original content again No content is deleted, only redirect removed Best Practices for URL Redirects Plan Redirect Strategy Carefully Before creating redirects: Determine why redirecting (expired, consolidated, updated) Ensure destination provides value to visitors Consider SEO implications Plan Schedule After timeline strategically Use Meaningful Keywords Choose keywords that accurately identify target posts: ✓ Specific: “2024 holiday sale” ✗ Generic: “sale” ✓ Distinctive: “product-xyz review” ✗ Common: “review” Test Destination URLs Before activating campaign: Verify destination URL works Check page loads correctly Ensure content is relevant to redirected posts Test on mobile and desktop Monitor Redirect Impact After activation: Check traffic to destination page increased Monitor bounce rate (high = poor destination match) Verify users aren’t confused Track conversion if applicable Use Schedule After Strategically Don’t redirect immediately unless necessary: Older content still has value Link equity benefits from age Search rankings need time to transfer Do redirect quickly for: Outdated/incorrect information Expired offers creating bad experience Duplicate content issues Document Campaigns Use Description field extensively: When campaign was created Why posts are being redirected Expected duration Review date Success metrics
