FIX: Page with Redirect in Google Search Console

Book FREE SEO Strategy session: https://eliotprince.com/seo-consultant/ In this episode, I show you exactly how to fix "Page with Redirect" errors in Google Search Console. If you've received that dreaded email saying "new reasons your pages can't be indexed" or you're seeing redirect errors in your GSC dashboard, this video will save you hours of confusion. I'll explain when these are actually problems vs. normal website behavior. Understanding what redirect errors actually mean • Google reports redirects as "errors" but they're often intentional and helpful • Redirects prevent dead links and duplicate content issues • Examples: URL structure changes, www vs non-www, trailing slashes • They pass SEO juice from old URLs to new ones safely When redirects are good vs. problematic • Good redirects: Updating URL structures, merging similar pages, preventing 404s • Problematic redirects: Long redirect chains (5+ redirects in sequence) • Random redirects: External sites linking to weird URL variations • Each redirect in a chain loses some SEO power How to investigate specific redirect issues • Click the magnifying glass in GSC to inspect individual errors • Check "referring pages" to see what's linking to old URLs • Distinguish between internal links (you can fix) vs external links (harder to control) • Google the specific error if you're unsure - often it's not actually a problem Fixing redirect issues step-by-step • Internal links: Update your own website links to point to final URLs • WordPress users: Use the Redirection plugin to manage all redirects • Check for errors: Ensure absolute URLs, not relative paths • Monitor redirect logs: Track which redirects are being triggered Using the WordPress Redirection plugin • View all active redirects on your site in one dashboard • Fix target URL errors (make sure they're absolute, not relative) • Add new redirects when needed • Monitor redirect logs to see which ones are actually being used Key takeaway: Most "Page with Redirect" errors in Google Search Console aren't actually errors - they're Google reporting normal website maintenance. Only fix them if they're creating long redirect chains or pointing to wrong destinations. When to worry: Redirects in a chain Redirects pointing to 404 pages Accidentally redirecting important pages