After making the switch, my website's URL changed from 'https://website.com' to 'https://www.website.com'. The non-www link is no longer accessible through Google search. I have looked into redirects, but it seems that I need to upgrade my plan with Pixpa to implement them. Are there any other solutions to address this issue? Could Google Search Console be helpful in resolving it?
It is common for website URLs to change after switching platforms, especially when the domain structure changes from ‘https://website.com’ to ‘https://www.website.com’. While upgrading your Pixpa plan for redirect functionality might be the most straightforward solution, there are other options.
You can try setting up custom redirects within your Pixpa settings, if available. If Pixpa doesn’t offer custom redirects, you could potentially use a third-party service like Cloudflare or a .htaccess file (if supported by your web hosting).
Google Search Console can play a crucial role in fixing this issue. You can submit a sitemap to Google Search Console, which will provide a comprehensive list of your website’s URLs to Google. This can help Google understand the new structure and update its index accordingly.
Additionally, you can use the “Change of Address” tool in Google Search Console to inform Google about the URL change. This tool helps Google recognize the new URL as the primary version and prioritize it in search results.
By implementing these strategies, you can address the broken URL issue and ensure that Google searchers can access your website.