Redirects to Create Short, Friendly URLs

Summary

Web Managers can create a friendlier, shorter URL, which can be used in press releases and newsletters. Do not make the mistake of leaving the page out of the menu structure to achieve a short URL. Instead, put the page appropriately in the menu and also create a short, meaningful redirect. 

Audience

Web Managers

How To

  1. Publish the page with the appropriate URL and menu structure.
  2. Edit the page (New Draft).
  3. Click the URL Redirects tab.
    Click the URL Redirect tab
     
  4. Click "Add URL redirect to this content."

    Add redirect
     
  5. Enter short, snazzy new page name in the From field. Leave the To field alone. Save and publish the page.

    enter the redirect
     
  6. Now when a visitor goes to "oshr.nc.gov/hazardhero" they will automatically be taken to "oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/workplace-safety/hazard-recognition". You can use this short link for press releases, publications, marketing materials, etc.