In my journey from physiotherapy to IT, I encountered a fascinating challenge: redirecting my primary domain, physiofred.com, to a subdomain, website.physiofred.com, using Cloudflare. This blog unravels how this redirection turned virtual signposts into seamless digital paths.
Leveraging Cloudflare’s Power: Cloudflare’s prowess in web infrastructure and security proved invaluable as I set out to configure this redirection.
Steps to Success:
- Access Cloudflare Dashboard: Logging in, I headed to the Cloudflare dashboard.
- Pick the Domain: My focus was on redirecting physiofred.com to website.physiofred.com.
- Page Rules – Crafting Precision:
- Rule 1: URL Full Redirect: A 301 (permanent) redirect was set up for physiofred.com to ensure visitors were led to website.physiofred.com.
- Rule 2: Host Name Redirect: Another rule redirected ‘www’ accesses of the primary domain to the subdomain.
Testing the Transition: Testing on various devices confirmed the magic of a seamless redirection, guiding users with finesse from the primary domain to the subdomain.
Conclusion: Navigating Possibilities: In this transition to IT, this experience illuminated the essence of digital navigation. Redirecting domains isn’t just about configuring rules; it’s about crafting pathways that effortlessly guide users. The journey continues, both in my IT pursuits and in shaping user experiences through smart digital navigation.