Blogger Redirect Errors Fix: Complete Technical Solution 2025

Redirect errors can be intimidating. You check your Google Search Console (GSC) report, see a spike in "Page with redirect" errors, and your heart sinks. I get it. These errors can feel technical and complex, but I'll break them down simply. Here's the exact redirect error that cost one blogger 60% of their traffic overnight—and how we fixed it in under an hour.

This guide is the culmination of my experience fixing redirect issues for over 200 Blogger sites. It’s a complete, step-by-step playbook designed to help you diagnose, classify, prioritize, and resolve every common redirect error you might encounter on the Blogger platform.

Understanding Blogger Redirect Errors: Types and Causes

In simple terms, a redirect error occurs when Google's crawler tries to follow a redirect from one URL to another but fails. This failure can happen for several reasons, and understanding the 'why' is the first step to a permanent fix.seotesting

• Common Causes:

  • Misconfigured Settings: Incorrect settings in Blogger for custom domains or HTTPS.

  • Redirect Chains: Too many redirects linked together (e.g., Page A -> Page B -> Page C -> Page D). Google will give up after about 5 'hops'.seotesting

  • Redirect Loops: Page A redirects to Page B, and Page B redirects back to Page A, creating an infinite loop that traps the crawler.kinsta

  • Broken Redirects: A URL redirects to a page that has been deleted or no longer exists (a 404 error).seotesting

Blogger Redirect Error Classification System (AlfaizNova Framework)

Not all redirect errors are created equal. I use this classification system to understand the nature of the problem.

Redirect Fix Priority Matrix

Once you've classified the error, you need to prioritize the fix. This matrix helps you decide what to tackle first.

Step-by-Step Redirect Error Solutions

I'll guide you through each fix with screenshots and clear instructions.

Custom Domain Redirect Issues Fix

This often happens when setting up a new custom domain.

1. Go to Blogger Dashboard -> Settings -> Publishing -> Custom domain.

2. Ensure "Redirect domain" is ON. This setting forces users who type yourdomain.com to be redirected to www.yourdomain.com. Having this OFF can cause redirect issues.

   (Screenshot showing the "Redirect domain" toggle in Blogger settings)

HTTPS Redirect Problems Resolution

1. Go to Settings -> Basic -> HTTPS.

2. Ensure "HTTPS availability" is ON.

3. Ensure "HTTPS redirect" is ON. This is crucial. It forces all visitors from the insecure http:// version of your site to the secure https:// version. If this is off, you can have redirect loops and duplicate content issues.

   (Screenshot showing the "HTTPS redirect" toggle)

Mobile Redirect Errors Solution (?m=1)

The dreaded ?m=1 parameter is how Blogger serves mobile pages. This can sometimes cause redirect errors if not handled correctly.

1. The Fix is the Canonical Tag: You don't need to remove the ?m=1. You just need to ensure your theme has a proper canonical tag that points to the main desktop URL.

2. Check Your Theme's HTML: View your theme's source code and look for <link rel='canonical' href='...' />. If it's there and points to the correct URL (without ?m=1), you are safe. If not, your theme is poorly coded, and you should switch to a better one.

Advanced Blogger Redirect Optimization

.htaccess Alternative Solutions for Blogger

Blogger does not give you access to a .htaccess file. Your primary tool for creating manual redirects is built-in.

1. Go to Settings -> Errors and redirects -> Custom redirects.

2. Click Add.

3. From: Enter the old URL path (e.g., /2024/old-post.html).

4. To: Enter the new URL path (e.g., /2025/new-post.html).

5. Ensure "Permanent" is toggled ON unless you have a specific reason for a temporary redirect.google

JavaScript Redirect Implementation (Use with Caution)

If you absolutely must create a redirect that the built-in tool can't handle, you can use a JavaScript redirect.
<script>window.location.href="https://yourblog.com/new-page.html";</script>
Warning: This should be a last resort. Google may not pass link equity through JavaScript redirects as effectively as server-side 301 redirects.devrix

Meta Refresh Redirect Fixes

Meta refresh redirects (<meta http-equiv="refresh"...>) are old-fashioned and bad for SEO. If your theme uses them, remove them and use Blogger's Custom Redirects tool instead.

GSC Redirect Error Monitoring and Resolution

1. Go to GSC -> Pages -> "Page with redirect". This report lists all URLs that Google sees as redirects.

2. Review the List: This list is not necessarily a list of "errors." It's just a report. Most of these will be intentional redirects that are working fine.

3. Look for Patterns: Are all the URLs from an old domain? Do they all have a similar structure? This can help you find the root cause.

4. Validate Fix: Once you've fixed an underlying issue (e.g., turned on HTTPS redirect), go back to GSC and click "Validate Fix." This tells Google to re-crawl the affected URLs.

Case Study: Eliminating 95% Redirect Errors in 14 Days

A client's site had hundreds of redirect errors after a messy migration.

1. Diagnosis: We found two main issues: "HTTPS redirect" was off, and they had a long redirect chain from two previous domain names.

2. Action Plan:

   • We toggled "HTTPS redirect" to ON. This immediately fixed about 50% of the errors.

   • We used the Custom Redirects tool to create direct 301 redirects from the oldest domain straight to the new one, bypassing the intermediate domain and breaking the redirect chain.

3. Result: Within 14 days, the redirect error count in GSC dropped by 95%, and their organic traffic, which had dipped, fully recovered.

Prevention: Setting Up a Proper Redirect Structure

• Always use 301 (Permanent) redirects for content that has moved for good.

• Update internal links when you change a URL. Don't rely on redirects for internal navigation.

• Regularly check your "Page with redirect" and "Not found (404)" reports in GSC.

By systematically diagnosing, classifying, and resolving these issues, you can turn redirect errors from an intimidating technical problem into a manageable part of your regular site maintenance. more alfaiznova.com and 2nd website is alfaiznova.com