How to Redirect a Domain to a Specific Page on Wix

Redirecting a domain to a specific page on a Wix website is a handy feature for managing your site’s traffic and improving user experience. Unfortunately, Wix does not currently offer a built-in tool to handle domain redirection directly. However, you can achieve this by using some alternative methods. In this blog post, we'll walk you through these methods to set up domain redirects for your Wix website.

Understanding Domain Redirection

Domain redirection, also known as URL forwarding, involves pointing one domain name to another URL. This can be particularly useful for:

• Redirecting traffic from an old domain to a new one.

• Directing users to a specific page within your site.

• Managing multiple domain names.

Methods to Redirect a Domain on Wix

1. Using a Third-Party Service: Redirect.pizza

Since Wix doesn’t offer native support for domain redirection, you can use a third-party service like redirect.pizza. This service allows you to easily set up domain redirects without the need for coding.

Steps to use Redirect.pizza:

1. Sign up for an account on redirect.pizza.

2. Add your domain to redirect.pizza.

3. Set up a redirect to point your domain to the specific page on your Wix site.

4. Update your DNS settings: You will need to update the DNS settings of your domain to point to redirect.pizza's servers. This can typically be done through your domain registrar's control panel.

2. Using Wix's SEO Settings

While Wix doesn’t offer direct domain redirection, you can leverage Wix’s SEO settings to create URL redirects within your site. This method works best if you’re redirecting within the same domain (e.g., from example.com to example.com/specific-page).

Steps to create URL redirects in Wix:

1. Log in to your Wix account.

2. Go to the Wix Editor and open the site you want to modify.

3. Click on ‘Menus & Pages’ on the left-hand side.

4. Choose the page you want to redirect.

5. Click on the ‘Settings’ (gear icon) next to the page.

6. Select the ‘SEO’ tab.

7. In the ‘301 Redirects’ section, enter the old URL path and the new URL path you want to redirect to.

8. Save your changes.

Redirecting Based on Domain Source

If you need to redirect based on the domain source (for example, example1.com to a specific page on example2.com), you might need to handle this through your domain registrar or by using a third-party service as described above. Wix itself doesn’t support this type of redirection natively.

Considerations for SEO

1. 301 Redirects: Use 301 redirects for permanent redirection. This ensures that search engines transfer the SEO value from the old URL to the new one.

2. Avoid Infinite Loops: Be cautious to avoid creating redirect loops, which can confuse users and search engines.

3. Testing: Always test your redirects to ensure they work correctly across different browsers and devices.

Conclusion

While Wix does not offer a built-in tool for domain redirection, you can use third-party services like redirect.pizza or utilize Wix’s SEO settings for internal URL redirects. By following the steps outlined above, you can efficiently manage domain redirection for your Wix website, enhancing user experience and maintaining SEO value.

For more detailed guidance, refer to Wix’s support documentation or consult with WIXCreate to ensure your redirects are set up correctly and efficiently.