Technical SEO

Redirect Chain

Quick Definition

A redirect chain occurs when a URL redirects to another URL that redirects again, sometimes multiple times.

In context

Each redirect hop adds latency and loses a small amount of authority. Aim for direct redirects (one hop). Audit redirect chains during site migrations and after platform changes.

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