CosmicMeatZoo Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) Does anyone know if it's possible to force a specific url onto a single page in squarespace without using a dev site, javascript, or hiring someone to do it? If so, what is this called so I can find more information? SQSP doesn't allow for the slug characters needed. Have a strange situation where a web page needs to match an old address exactly. Redirect doesn't work for this. Note: I was told by Squarespace support that this was possible. They gave me a link to the main forum page and a link to the Custom Code FAQ and refused to give me further information. Edited March 28, 2020 by NeighborhoodOverlord Link to comment
derricksrandomviews Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) I assume the domain name, not the slug name, is still the same as the old address? Edited March 28, 2020 by derricksrandomviews Link to comment
CosmicMeatZoo Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 8 hours ago, derricksrandomviews said: I assume the domain name, not the slug name, is still the same as the old address? It is, the domain has been forwarded from GoDaddy (if that's any help at all). However the old site was http. The old page address I'm looking at is formated like this: http://www.businessname.com/SOFTWARE_Current.html Link to comment
derricksrandomviews Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) The address has spaces after the word software? Edited March 29, 2020 by derricksrandomviews Link to comment
CosmicMeatZoo Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) Underscore. Guess it isn't visible with the formatting on here. Edited March 29, 2020 by NeighborhoodOverlord Link to comment
lisamadison Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Hi, was there resolution on this subject? I have the same issue; rebuilding a site in Squarespace but my old URLs all have underscores. Was hoping to just choose the same slug for each page I'm rebuilding, how do I get around this? https://www.soufrafilm.com/the_people Thank you! Link to comment
paul2009 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 6 hours ago, lisamadison said: my old URLs all have underscores. Was hoping to just choose the same slug for each page I'm rebuilding, how do I get around this? On Squarespace, URL slugs can't include special characters other than dashes (-). To get around this, use dashes instead of underscores and then set up a redirect for each page. For more information, see URL redirects. For example, /the_people -> /the-people 301 Improve your online store with our extensions.About: Squarespace Circle Leader since 2017. I value honesty, transparency, appreciation and great design ♥.Work: Squarespace Developer and founder of SF Digital, building the features Squarespace didn't include™. Content: Links in my posts may refer to SF Digital products or may be affiliate links.Catch up on all the release notes and announcements 2023 [for Circle members only] (there's a public version here)Buy me a coffee Link to comment
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