Meta refresh

Why it matters

Meta refresh redirects are slow, confusing for users and handled less reliably by search engines than server-side redirects.

How to fix it

1. Replace meta refresh with a server-side 301 redirect.
2. If a delay is needed for a message, use a normal link instead.

Check it with

• Redirect Checker – Trace every hop of a redirect chain with status codes and timings.

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