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How do I fix a 404 error when trying to redirect from a .html version of a blog post URL to the normal version in Webflow?

To fix a 404 error when trying to redirect from a .html version of a blog post URL to the normal version in Webflow, you can use Webflow's built-in URL Redirects feature. Here's how you can do it:

1. Log in to your Webflow account and go to your project's Dashboard.

2. Select the "Hosting" tab from the top menu.

3. On the Hosting page, scroll down to find the "URL Redirects" section and click on the "Add URL Redirect" button.

4. In the "From" field, enter the .html version of your blog post URL. For example, if your original blog post URL is "myblog.com/my-post.html", you would enter "/my-post.html" in the "From" field.

5. In the "To" field, enter the normal version of your blog post URL. Following the example above, you would enter "/my-post" in the "To" field (without the .html extension).

6. Select the type of redirect you want to use. If you want to permanently redirect the URL and tell search engines that the page has permanently moved, choose the 301 Redirect. If you want to temporarily redirect the URL, choose the 302 Redirect.

7. Click on the "Add Redirect" button to save your changes.

After adding the URL Redirect, any requests made to the .html version of the blog post URL will be automatically redirected to the normal version. This will help you avoid 404 errors and ensure a smooth user experience.

It's worth noting that if you have already published your changes, it may take some time for the redirects to take effect. Additionally, it's good practice to update any internal links within your website to use the normal version of the URLs instead of the .html versions to avoid future issues.

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