If you’ve recently changed your website’s domain and your traffic suddenly dropped, you’re not alone. It’s a common issue and often fixable with a few key steps:
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Set up 301 redirects.
A 301 redirect tells search engines that a page has permanently moved to a new location. It helps transfer your old rankings and traffic to your new site. Without these, search engines may think your content is gone. These can be added through your hosting provider or by editing your.htaccessfile (on many WordPress or Apache-based sites). -
Update and resubmit your sitemap.
Your sitemap is a file that tells search engines how your site is organized. After updating your URLs, create a new sitemap using a free tool or SEO plugin. Then, go to Google Search Console and submit the new sitemap so Google can re-index your site quickly. -
Check your external links.
Make a list of anywhere your old website was linked, like social media bios, business listings, or other websites. Then update those links to point to your new domain. This helps you retain referral traffic and improves SEO.
Need help making these changes?
While diib doesn’t make technical fixes directly, we work with trusted SEO professionals who can. If you’d like someone to take care of it for you, fill out this form and we’ll connect you with an expert.
Also, don’t forget to add your new site to diib. You can do this by logging in and clicking “Add a Website”. We’ll start tracking your new domain right away so you can monitor progress and get helpful suggestions to recover your traffic.