▶️ Configure route mapping

1. What is Route Mapping?

• Route Mapping allows you to create URL redirects in StoreConnect:

  • Useful when changing URL slugs for pages/products/articles.

  • Essential for migrating an old website to StoreConnect (preserve SEO & existing links).

2. Change a URL Slug (Triggers Route Mapping)

1. Go to the backend and search for your desired Product / Page / Article.

2. Click Edit.

3. Scroll to the SEO section.

4. Update the Slug field (URL slug).

5. Click Save.

StoreConnect will automatically create a Route Mapping:

• Previous URL → New URL

• This ensures old links still work and SEO value is preserved.

3. Verify Route Mapping

1. Navigate to: StoreConnect Navigation → Configuration → Advanced → Route Mapping.

2. You’ll see a new Route Mapping record created automatically.

3. Click to open the record:

   • Shows Old URL and New URL.

   • Shows the Type of redirect:

     • 301 Permanent (default — forwards SEO data).

     • 302 Temporary (does not forward SEO data).

     • Rewrite (changes content without visible redirect).

4. Manually Manage Route Mappings

• You can manually create Route Mappings here too:

  • For products, categories, articles, pages, etc.

  • Useful when migrating from an old site to StoreConnect.

5. Troubleshooting URL Conflicts

• Important tip: If you get an error saying a URL slug is already in use, but you can’t find where:

  • Check the Route Mapping records.

  • You may find old/unused mappings still present.

  • Simply delete any no longer needed to free up the slug.

Summary

• Changing a slug → automatically creates a redirect.

• Manage & view redirects in Advanced → Route Mapping.

• Control redirect type (Permanent, Temporary, Rewrite).

• Clean up old mappings to avoid slug conflicts.

• Essential tool for SEO-friendly URL management and site migrations.