Hi everyone! I’m trying to figure out how to redirect a page on my HubSpot subdomain to a page on my main website. I’ve got a subdomain page and I want visitors to be automatically sent to the corresponding page on my main site.
I tried using some .htaccess rules, but I’m not sure if I’m doing it right. Here’s what I attempted:
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^customsubdomain\.mycompany\.com$ [NC]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} ^/special-page$ [NC]
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://www.mycompany.com/products/special-page/ [R=301,L]
Does anyone have experience with this? Is there a better way to handle subdomain redirects from HubSpot to the main website? Any help or advice would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance!
I’ve dealt with similar HubSpot redirects before, and .htaccess rules aren’t the best approach here. HubSpot actually provides built-in functionality for this exact scenario. In your HubSpot account, navigate to Settings > Website > Domain Manager. From there, you can set up domain mappings and redirects without messing with server configurations. For your specific case, you’d want to create a URL mapping from your subdomain to your main website URL. This method is more reliable and easier to manage long-term. Just make sure to test thoroughly after implementation to ensure all pages redirect correctly.
hey TomDream42, i’ve been there! hubspot’s built-in tools are way easier than messing with htaccess. go to settings > website > domains and use the URL mapping feature. it’s pretty straightforward and works like a charm. just make sure to test it after you set it up. good luck!
As someone who’s worked extensively with HubSpot, I can tell you that redirecting subdomains can be tricky. While .htaccess rules might work in some cases, they’re not ideal for HubSpot setups. Instead, I’d recommend using HubSpot’s URL Mapping tool. It’s specifically designed for this purpose and much more reliable.
To set it up, go to your HubSpot portal, then navigate to Content > Content Settings > URL Mappings. Here, you can create a new mapping for your subdomain page to your main website. Just input the source URL (your subdomain page) and the destination URL (your main website page).
One thing to watch out for: make sure you’re not creating redirect loops. Double-check all your mappings before setting them live. Also, after implementing, use a tool like Screaming Frog to crawl your site and ensure all redirects are working as intended. Trust me, this approach will save you a lot of headaches down the line.
While the previous answers offer solid advice, I’d like to add another perspective. HubSpot’s URL Mapping tool is indeed the preferred method, but it’s crucial to consider the SEO implications of redirecting your subdomain to your main site. Ensure you’re using 301 redirects to preserve any SEO value the subdomain pages have accumulated. Also, don’t forget to update any internal links or backlinks pointing to the old subdomain URLs. This process can be time-consuming but it’s essential for maintaining your search engine rankings. Lastly, monitor your Google Search Console for any crawl errors or indexing issues post-redirection. This approach has served me well in similar situations and should help you maintain a smooth transition.