Google URL cant redirect to New

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Question:
How to redirect or delit a URL_

Product:
SEO or Google Search

What are you trying to achieve:
I have a problem that I changed my Domain from my Client Website and now there pops up a URL on Goggle that has a Error like Looks like this domain isn’t
connected to a website yet. But I removed The Domain frm Wix and connecter to a new one. i want to redirect or remove the URL because it pops up every time on top of google an the clients click on it.

What have you already tried:
I tried the URL Removal on Wix but it show error with This does not this URL cant Contain Http or Https. Then When I remove Http it Shows You can’t redirect traffic from your homepage. Go to the Editor to make a different page your homepage.

Additional information:
I already connect it to google console and tried there a URL remove but it shows error like it is not your property or switch property

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To address the issue where a previously used domain is still appearing in Google Search and leading to error pages, follow these structured steps to properly redirect or remove the outdated URL: NextCare Urgent Care®

1. Set Up 301 Redirects for Old URLs

A 301 redirect informs Google that the old URL has permanently moved to the new domain, preserving search ranking and preventing error pages.

  • In Wix:
    Wix provides some functionality for redirects, but it may be limited for advanced redirects. To set up a redirect:
    • Go to Settings in the Wix Editor.
    • Select SEO (Google).
    • Check if there is an option to add redirects from the old domain to the new one. If not, you may need to contact Wix support or use a third-party redirect service.
  • If Using Custom Hosting:
    If you can access your hosting settings (via cPanel, Apache, or NGINX), use a .htaccess file (for Apache servers) or equivalent to add 301 redirects.Example of a 301 redirect in .htaccess:

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Redirect 301 /old-page https://www.newdomain.com/new-page
  • Contact Hosting Provider (if necessary):
    If Wix does not support this, or you cannot edit .htaccess directly, ask Wix support or your hosting provider for help with setting up redirects.

2. Use Google Search Console to Notify Google of the Domain Change

Google Search Console (GSC) provides tools to notify Google about domain changes:

  • Add both the old and new domains to Google Search Console and ensure they are verified.
  • Use the “Change of Address” tool in GSC:
    • Navigate to Settings in GSC.
    • Under Property Settings, click Change of Address.
    • Follow the instructions to specify that the old domain has moved to the new one. This will help Google understand the transition.

3. Submit a New Sitemap to Google Search Console

To ensure Google crawls the new domain properly:

  • Submit a new sitemap for the new domain in Google Search Console.
  • This helps Google index the new pages and deindex the old ones faster.

4. Remove Outdated URLs Using Google’s URL Removal Tool

If the old URLs are still appearing in search results, you can temporarily remove them via the URL Removal Tool in Google Search Console:

  • Go to Removals in GSC and enter the outdated URLs.
  • Choose Clear cached URL or Temporarily remove URL to prevent the broken pages from appearing in search results.
  • If you are getting errors like “This URL can’t contain HTTP or HTTPS”, make sure you’re logged into the correct property (the one that is verified) in Search Console.

5. Request Indexing for New URLs

Once redirects and sitemaps are in place:

  • Go to the URL Inspection Tool in GSC.
  • Enter the URL of the new domain/page and click Request Indexing.
  • This will trigger Google to crawl the new page and update its search results accordingly.

6. Monitor Progress and Track Results

  • Regularly check Google Search Console for updates on the status of your redirects and indexing.
  • Use Google Analytics to track traffic and monitor whether users are still encountering errors or landing on old URLs.
  • Continue monitoring search results to confirm that the old URLs are no longer showing up.

Troubleshooting the URL Removal Tool Error

If you encounter errors like “This URL can’t contain HTTP or HTTPS”, it may be due to:

  • A mismatch in domain properties in Google Search Console (ensure both old and new domains are verified).
  • If you recently migrated from http to https, make sure you have both properties set up in GSC to reflect the transition.

Best regards,
Carol Grey