The four redirect types in ShortPen
301. Permanent redirect (default)
Use when: the destination will not change (e.g., a final public page). Trade-off: some clients cache it and may skip re-checking ShortPen later. Not for A/B or rotating links.302 Temporary redirect
Use when: day-to-day campaigns (social, email, ads, newsletters, most QR). Benefit: clients treat it as temporary and will keep asking ShortPen for the latest destination. Great if you might update the URL or use routing rules.307 Temporary, method-preserving
Use when: special flows where the HTTP method must remain intact (e.g., webhook tests). Benefit: like 302 for “temporary”, but keeps the original method/body.308 Permanent, method-preserving
Use when: a permanent endpoint moved and you must keep the HTTP method. Trade-off: same caching implications as 301, with method preservation like 307.How to set the redirect type for a link
- Open the link editor: Links → select a link → Edit (or create a new one)
- Expand Advanced Options.
- Choose Redirect Type: 301, 302, 307, or 308.
- Save.
FAQ
Does redirect type affect event tracking
Does redirect type affect event tracking
No. Events are tracked based on your link’s settings and Pixel setup, not by redirect type.