Can anyone assist with my Webflow site and the "Redirect Error" issue preventing Google Search Console from indexing my URL? Not sure if it's related to Webflow or GoDaddy DNS settings. Thanks!
TL;DR
- Set your primary domain to www in Webflow, enable SSL and Force SSL, and confirm the correct domain is marked.
- In GoDaddy, remove existing A records, add Webflow’s IPs (75.2.70.75 and 99.83.190.102) for @, set CNAME www to yoursite.webflow.io, and remove any forwarding rules.
- Test redirects to confirm a single 301 from non-www to www, then revalidate in Google Search Console.
You're experiencing a "Redirect Error" in Google Search Console, which typically means there's a misconfiguration in how your domain redirects—often due to issues with DNS settings or Webflow domain setup.
1. Check Webflow’s Domain Settings
- Go to Project Settings > Hosting tab in your Webflow project.
- Ensure your Primary Domain is set correctly (e.g., www.example.com) and that it's marked with the green check.
- Webflow recommends setting your primary domain as www and redirecting the root (non-www) to it.
- Confirm the "SSL" option is enabled, and that Both “SSL” and “Force SSL” toggles are ON.
2. Verify GoDaddy DNS Records
- In your GoDaddy DNS settings, check the following records:
- A Records (for root domain): Remove any existing ones, and add:
- @ → 75.2.70.75
- @ → 99.83.190.102
- CNAME Record (for www subdomain):
- www → yoursite.webflow.io
- Ensure there are no forwarding rules set in GoDaddy (under “Forwarding” section).
- If your root domain is forwarded to www, or vice versa, it can cause a redirect loop if also set in Webflow.
3. Test Redirects Manually
- Try visiting both http://example.com and http://www.example.com in your browser.
- Ensure one redirects to the other with only one 301 redirect (Google might throw an error with multiple chained redirects or a loop).
- You can also use tools like httpstatus.io to analyze the redirect chain.
4. Revalidate in Google Search Console
- Once you've fixed any issues, go back to Google Search Console, navigate to URL Inspection, and click “Validate Fix”.
- It may take a few days to reindex.
Summary
This "Redirect Error" is most likely caused by conflicting or incorrect DNS and redirect settings between Webflow and GoDaddy. Ensure Webflow controls the redirect from root to www, and remove any GoDaddy-side forwarding. Also, ensure your A and CNAME records match Webflow’s recommended configuration.