The Tools Tab in your OpenCart SEO extension provides a powerful set of features for efficiently managing and updating redirects and records.

1. Bulk Redirect URL Update

This tool allows you to update multiple redirect URLs at once.

• Purpose: Replace old URLs with new ones in bulk. For example, if a product URL structure changes, you can use this tool to update all relevant links.
• How to Use:
  1. Enter the old URL (the one you want to replace).
  2. Enter the new URL (the replacement URL).
  3. Click Update to apply the change.
  4. A confirmation prompt will appear to ensure you want to proceed with the bulk update. Make sure to review the details before confirming.
• Benefits:
  • Saves time by updating multiple URLs in one action.
  • Ensures smooth redirection without broken links.

2. Bulk Response Code Update

This tool allows you to update the HTTP response code for multiple records simultaneously.

• Purpose: Quickly change the response code (301, 302, 307) for a set of URLs. This is useful when you need to change the type of redirect across several links at once.
• How to Use:
  1. Choose the response code you wish to assign (301, 302, or 307).
  2. Select the URLs that require the response code update.
  3. Apply the change and confirm the update via the prompt.
• Benefits:
  • Easily transition from temporary (302) to permanent redirects (301) or vice versa.
  • Ensures consistency in your website’s redirection policy.

3. Assign Default URL to All Empty Redirect Fields

This tool assigns a default redirect URL to all records that currently have an empty redirect field.

• Purpose: Automatically assign a default URL to any broken link or page with no defined redirect. This ensures that no link leads to a 404 error.
• How to Use:
  1. Set the Default Redirect URL in the Settings Tab before using this tool.
  2. Click the Assign Default URL button to populate all empty redirect fields with the default URL.
• Benefits:
  • Helps fill gaps in your redirection setup, ensuring that all broken links are handled.
  • Minimizes 404 errors, contributing to better SEO and user experience.

4. Delete All Records

This tool allows you to delete all records related to broken links and redirects.

• Purpose: Use this tool to clear the entire database of broken links and redirects, which can be useful during major website overhauls or if you want to reset the data.
• How to Use:
  1. Click Delete All Records.
  2. A confirmation message will appear. Review the action carefully before proceeding as this will permanently remove all records.
• Benefits:
  • Clears out outdated or unnecessary data, helping to maintain a clean and organized database.
  • Useful for resetting the redirection setup after a site migration or redesign.

Summary of Benefits

• Efficiency: These bulk tools save significant time when managing large numbers of redirects and broken links.
• SEO-Friendly: Proper use of these tools ensures that broken links are managed and redirected, which helps improve your website’s SEO.
• Convenience: With the ability to update multiple records at once, you can maintain your website’s redirection setup with ease and accuracy.

Use these tools regularly to optimize the management of broken links and redirects on your OpenCart store.