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!

You're encountering a "Redirect Error" in Google Search Console, which is preventing your Webflow site from being indexed. This is usually due to incorrect or excessive redirect chains, often caused by domain or DNS misconfiguration.

1. Check Webflow Domain Settings

• Go to Project Settings in your Webflow dashboard.
• Click the Hosting tab.
• Inspect your Custom Domains section. Ensure the correct domain (e.g., yourdomain.com) is set as the Primary Domain.
• Make sure both the root domain (yourdomain.com) and the www subdomain (www.yourdomain.com) are added.
• Webflow will automatically redirect one to the other — typically from non-www to www, or vice versa — based on which is set as Primary.

2. Verify DNS Settings in GoDaddy

• Log in to your GoDaddy dashboard and go to DNS Management for your domain.
• For the www CNAME record:
• Ensure it points to proxy-ssl.webflow.com.
• For the @ (root) A records:
• You must have two A records pointing to Webflow:
  • (a) 75.2.70.75
  • (b) 99.83.190.102
• Remove any conflicting A or CNAME records that could be pointing elsewhere (especially any that might be redirecting to different IPs or services).
• Do not set a forwarding rule from root to www or vice versa in GoDaddy. Webflow handles that automatically if configured correctly.

3. Avoid Redirection Loops or Conflicts

• Only one service (Webflow) should be handling redirects. If GoDaddy’s DNS has conflicting forwards or if Cloudflare or other services are layered in, this can create redirect loops.
• Check the browser by typing both the root domain and the www version. Ensure that:
• One redirects cleanly (301) to the other.
• There is no infinite loop (use browser dev tools or https://httpstatus.io to test redirects).

4. Revalidate in Google Search Console

• Once your DNS and Webflow settings are corrected, go to URL Inspection in Google Search Console.
• Enter the full URL (e.g., https://www.yourdomain.com).
• Click Test Live URL and then Request Indexing if it passes.

5. SSL and HTTPS Considerations

• Make sure SSL is enabled in Webflow (Hosting tab).
• GoDaddy should not manage your SSL unless you’re using a custom setup. Webflow handles SSL by default.

Summary

A "Redirect Error" typically signals a misconfigured domain or DNS setup, often with multiple overlapping redirects between Webflow and DNS settings on GoDaddy. Ensure Webflow is the sole redirect manager, set the preferred domain in Webflow, and use only Webflow-recommended DNS records. Once corrected, Google should be able to index your site.