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External Permalinks

Set posts or pages to redirect to external URLs instead of displaying content for creating navigation items that link to external sites or resources

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Key Features

Set posts or pages to redirect to external URLs instead of displaying content for creating navigation items that link to external sites or resources

  • External URL redirects
  • Custom permalink destinations
  • Useful for navigation menus

Real-World Use Cases

Affiliate Product Links

Create menu items linking directly to Amazon products or external affiliate offers without placeholder WordPress pages.

Social Media Menu

Add Facebook, Twitter, Instagram links in navigation menu that go directly to social profiles, not WordPress pages.

Partner Resources

Link to partner login portals or external resources from WordPress menu without creating redirect pages.

How to Use

In the post editor, enter an external URL in the custom field. The post will redirect to that URL when accessed.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Enhances overall site functionality

Better UX

Improves content management and organization

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

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