How do I update the URLs of old articles?
- Thread starter Ancel
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- Nov 26, 2010
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If your articles are performing well, there's no need to delete or write new ones, update them for 2025 while keeping the URL to preserve SEO value, and if necessary, change the URL to "2025" with a 301 redirect, or write a new article if the content is too specific to 2024 and link the two.
hideath
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- Jun 16, 2019
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Just make your content changes and add a 301,
Change the URL from "/example-2024" to "/example-2025" or "/example",
That will depend on the type of page & search intent as well,
If users are searching for the specific version of a product tied to 2024, then keep it and add a separate page for 2025
Change the URL from "/example-2024" to "/example-2025" or "/example",
That will depend on the type of page & search intent as well,
If users are searching for the specific version of a product tied to 2024, then keep it and add a separate page for 2025
Abbas3536
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- Nov 4, 2024
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To update URLs of old articles:
- Plan the Change: Choose URLs to update and define the reason (e.g., structure, SEO).
- Set Up 301 Redirects: Redirect old URLs to the new ones via a plugin or server settings.
- Update Internal Links: Replace old URLs in menus, content, and navigation.
- Fix External Links: Contact sites linking to the old URLs to update their links.
- Notify Search Engines: Update your sitemap and request reindexing in Google Search Console.
- Monitor Performance: Check traffic and fix errors in Search Console.
i_touseef
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- Dec 7, 2024
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i think it's best to remove the year from the URL and implement a 301 redirect to preserve traffic and SEO value..... If the content has undergone significant changes, consider creating a new article instead.
nd for minor updates, keeping the same URL is generally recommended to maintain existing rankings and backlinks
nd for minor updates, keeping the same URL is generally recommended to maintain existing rankings and backlinks
- Jul 5, 2016
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You will lose ranking temporarily if you update the year or remove it from the URLs and do 301 redirect but that’s the only way to improvise it.
Doing another post on same topic with another year might result in keyword cannibalization.
Doing another post on same topic with another year might result in keyword cannibalization.
Lunar Vita
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- Dec 27, 2024
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To update old article URLs, plan a new, SEO-friendly structure and create a mapping of old to new URLs. Set up 301 redirects to preserve link equity. Update internal links and submit the new sitemap to search engines. Monitor performance in Google Search Console and contact external sites to update backlinks.
- Nov 25, 2017
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Just mention that the content has been updated to 2025.