Can anyone assist with my Webflow site and the "Redirect Error" issue preventing Google Search Console from indexing my URL? Not sure if it's related to Webflow or GoDaddy DNS settings. Thanks!
- Ensure Webflow hosting is active and set the www version as the default domain.
- In GoDaddy, update A records to Webflow’s IPs (75.2.70.75, 99.83.190.102) and set CNAME for www to proxy-ssl.webflow.com, removing any existing forwarding rules.
- Check Webflow’s redirect settings to avoid conflicts and test all domain versions using httpstatus.io to confirm a single clean redirect to the correct URL.
- After fixing, re-test and request indexing in Google Search Console using the URL Inspection Tool.
You're experiencing a "Redirect Error" in Google Search Console, which means a page on your Webflow site is stuck in a redirect loop or pointing to an invalid location. This can be due to Webflow hosting setup or GoDaddy DNS misconfiguration.
1. Confirm Webflow Hosting Is Active
- Open your Webflow project, then go to Project Settings > Hosting.
- Ensure your primary domain is set (e.g., www.yourdomain.com should be selected as the default).
- If no default is selected, click the “Make default” option next to the www version.
2. Verify GoDaddy DNS Settings
Log in to your GoDaddy account and check the DNS records for your domain. They must point correctly to Webflow's servers:
- A Records:
- Delete existing A records that aren’t Webflow's.
- Add these two A records:
- (a) 75.2.70.75
- (b) 99.83.190.102
- CNAME Record for www subdomain:
- Host:
www - Points to:
proxy-ssl.webflow.com
Make sure there is no forwarding set in GoDaddy (e.g., www forwarding to non-www or vice versa). Forwarding from GoDaddy can conflict with Webflow's internal redirects and cause errors.
3. Check Webflow Domain Redirect Settings
Webflow automatically redirects between root and www versions if configured:
- If you've set www.yourdomain.com as default, Webflow will redirect yourdomain.com to www.
- Make sure your setup does not conflict with GoDaddy settings or external HTTPS redirection rules.
4. Test Your Redirect Chain
Use a tool like https://httpstatus.io to test your URL structure:
- Test both:
http://yourdomain.comhttps://yourdomain.comhttp://www.yourdomain.comhttps://www.yourdomain.com- Expected result: All of them should redirect cleanly (just 1 redirect, not a chain) to
https://www.yourdomain.com(if that’s your default).
Look out for:
- Multiple 301 hops, which could confuse Google.
- Redirect loops (e.g., www to non-www and back).
5. Re-submit in Google Search Console
Once fixed:
- Go to Google Search Console > URL Inspection Tool.
- Enter the full URL (e.g., https://www.yourdomain.com).
- Click “Test Live URL”, and then request indexing.
Summary
The Redirect Error typically comes from conflicting DNS and redirect configurations between Webflow and GoDaddy. Ensure GoDaddy DNS points to Webflow correctly and remove any forwarding rules on GoDaddy. Set the correct default domain in Webflow and test for simple, clean redirects ending in your chosen primary domain.