Category:Redirects from moves

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/category-redirects-from-moves

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the impact on link equity?Preserves search engine ranking and visibility by ensuring links remain functional
2. What is the related concepts?Link rot, information architecture, digital preservation, SEO
3. What is a redirect in Wikipedia?A redirect is a shortcut that takes you from an old page title to the new page. It keeps links working even after a page moves. It’s like a sign that says "go here instead."
4. Why do redirects happen when an article moves?Redirects happen when an article is renamed or moved to a new location. The old title automatically becomes a redirect to the new title. This keeps links from breaking.

Link Integrity: The state of hyperlinks remaining functional and pointing to the correct destination.
HTTP Status Codes: Codes returned by web servers to indicate the outcome of a client's request, such as 'Moved Permanently'.
Information Architecture: The structural design of shared information environments, focusing on findability and usability.