How can I resolve the "page with redirect" error and eliminate alternative versions of my homepage URL in Google Search Console for my Webflow website?

To resolve the "page with redirect" error and eliminate alternative versions of your homepage URL in Google Search Console for your Webflow website, follow these steps:

1. Set Up Proper 301 Redirects

Ensure that all unnecessary URL variations (e.g., www vs. non-www, http vs. https) redirect correctly to your preferred domain:

• Go to Webflow Dashboard > Hosting Settings.
• Under “Custom Domains”, choose one domain as the primary.
• Webflow automatically sets 301 redirects for non-primary domains, ensuring visitors always land on the correct version.

2. Check Google Search Console Settings

• In Google Search Console, add and verify both versions of your domain (www.example.com and example.com).
• Use the URL Inspection Tool to verify that Google is indexing the preferred version.

3. Fix Canonical Tags

Ensure your homepage includes the correct canonical tag to indicate the preferred version:

• Webflow automatically adds canonical tags, but double-check by inspecting your page’s source code (<link rel="canonical" href="https://yourpreferredurl.com">).
• If needed, override the canonical tag under Page Settings > SEO Settings in Webflow.

4. Resubmit the URL to Google

Once you’ve corrected the redirects and canonical tags:

• Go to Google Search Console > URL Inspection.
• Enter the homepage URL and request Reindexing.

5. Check for Internal Links and Sitemaps

• Ensure all internal links and your Webflow-generated sitemap (/sitemap.xml) refer to the correct homepage URL.

Summary

To fix the "page with redirect" issue in Google Search Console, set a primary domain in Webflow, check your canonical URL, ensure 301 redirects are properly configured, and resubmit the URL to Google. This prevents duplicate homepage versions from being indexed.