“Search Term Redirects” allow merchandisers to send a shopper to a unique URL based on specific search terms. When a user enters a search term or phrase, they will be redirected to the new URL when they press “Enter” or click the “Search” button.In this video, I’m going to demonstrate how to create and manage “Search Term Redirects”. “Search Term Redirects” allow merchandisers to send a shopper to a unique URL based on specific search terms. When a user enters a search term or phrase, they will be redirected to the new URL when they press “Enter” or click the “Search” button. In this video, I’m going to demonstrate how to create and manage “Search Term Redirects”. To navigate to “Search Term Redirects”, in the left menu, on the “MAIN” tab, click “Search”, then click “Term Redirects”. To navigate to “Search Term Redirects”, in the left menu, on the “MAIN” tab, click “Search”, then click “Term Redirects”. This is the “Search Term Redirects” menu page. Any existing redirects will be listed here. We’ll discuss all sections. This is the “Search Term Redirects” menu page. Any existing redirects will be listed here. We’ll discuss all sections. Similar to other configurations, “Search Redirects” are created inside of a “Parent Catalog” and “Site” combination. Similar to other configurations, “Search Redirects” are created inside of a “Parent Catalog” and “Site” combination. As mentioned earlier, existing redirects are listed on the menu page for each unique URL. Redirects can be configured for a “single term” or “multiple terms”. When a “single” search term is used, that text is displayed in the list. When “multiple” search terms are used, they may be viewed by clicking the dropdown on the left and expanding the list. As mentioned earlier, existing redirects are listed on the menu page for each unique URL. Redirects can be configured for a “single term” or “multiple terms”. When a “single” search term is used, that text is displayed in the list. When “multiple” search terms are used, they may be viewed by clicking the dropdown on the left and expanding the list. All redirects are created with an automatic status of “Active”. To toggle a redirect entry between “Active” and “Inactive”, click directly on the “Active” or “Inactive” button under “Status”. All redirects are created with an automatic status of “Active”. To toggle a redirect entry between “Active” and “Inactive”, click directly on the “Active” or “Inactive” button under “Status”. Additional options are found at the end of each redirect. Click “Edit” to adjust the terms or URL of a redirect. Click “Delete” to remove the redirect entirely. Additional options are found at the end of each redirect. Click “Edit” to adjust the terms or URL of a redirect. Click “Delete” to remove the redirect entirely. To create a new “Search Term Redirect” entry, click “Add Redirect”. To create a new “Search Term Redirect” entry, click “Add Redirect”. In the “Add Redirect” modal window, we’ll enter one or more “Search Terms” or “Phrases” to trigger the redirect. Press “Enter” after each one to add it to the list. We need to enter a unique “URL” for the redirect, then click “Done” to save the entry. In the “Add Redirect” modal window, we’ll enter one or more “Search Terms” or “Phrases” to trigger the redirect. Press “Enter” after each one to add it to the list. We need to enter a unique “URL” for the redirect, then click “Done” to save the entry. Some considerations for configuring “Search Term Redirects”: Search terms may not be duplicated within the same “Catalog” and “Site” configuration. Some considerations for configuring “Search Term Redirects”: Search terms may not be duplicated within the same “Catalog” and “Site” configuration. Search redirects must be unique in the same “Catalog” and “Site” configuration; The same URLs cannot be used in more than one redirect. Search redirects must be unique in the same “Catalog” and “Site” configuration; The same URLs cannot be used in more than one redirect. Lastly, the redirect URL is exact match and case insensitive, and each redirect entry may have up to 100 terms added. Lastly, the redirect URL is exact match and case insensitive, and each redirect entry may have up to 100 terms added.
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