Fix Blogger Redirect Error in GSC (Ignore Mobile Fix)

The Redirect Error in Google Search Console for a Blogger site is a very common issue, and most of the time, there is nothing you actually need to fix for core pages. This "error" often results from how Blogger handles its mobile pages.

Here is a breakdown of why it happens and what you should check to see if it's a real problem or safe to ignore:

1. The Common (and Harmless) Redirect Error

The most frequent cause of the "Redirect Error" on Blogger is related to the mobile version of your pages.

URL in Search Console	What's Happening	Status
yourblog.blogspot.com/post-title.html	Google's mobile crawler requests this URL.	Safe to ignore
	The Blogger platform automatically 302 redirects (temporary) the request to the mobile version: yourblog.blogspot.com/post-title.html?m=1.
	Google Search Console then flags the initial URL as having a "Redirect Error" because it didn't get a final page immediately.

How to Verify (and Why it's Safe to Ignore)

• Check the Live URL: Go to Google Search Console, click on the URL that has the error, and select "Inspect URL." Then, click "Test Live URL."
• Look for the Result: If the Live Test returns "URL is available to Google" and the page is Indexed (or eligible to be indexed), then the redirect error is just a report of the mobile-redirect behavior and is safe to ignore.
• Check the Canonical: Ensure your posts have the proper canonical tag pointing to the URL without the ?m=1 parameter. Blogger themes usually handle this automatically, which tells Google, "The version without ?m=1 is the main one."

2. Real Redirect Errors (When You Need to Fix)

If the Live URL test fails or the error is happening on your entire domain, you have a genuine issue that needs fixing.

A. Custom Redirect Errors (Internal)

If you have used Blogger's built-in Custom Redirects to move old content to new, a mistake can cause a redirect loop or chain.

• Problem: A Redirect Chain (Old URL → Middle URL → Final URL) or a Redirect Loop (URL A → URL B → URL A).
• Fix:
  • Go to your Blogger Settings → Search preferences → Custom Redirects.
  • Carefully check every redirect you have created.
  • Ensure your old URL redirects directly to the final, live URL. For example, don't redirect to another old URL that you've also redirected.
  • Important: Do not try to create a custom redirect that involves the ?m=1 parameter, as this will conflict with Blogger's automatic mobile redirect system and cause a loop.

B. HTTPS/Domain-Level Errors (Site-wide)

If your whole site is not indexing, the redirect error is likely at the domain level.

• Problem 1: HTTPS Mismatch
  • Fix: In your Blogger Settings → HTTPS, make sure the "HTTPS Redirect" option is turned ON. This ensures all old http:// links permanently redirect to the correct secure https:// version.
• Problem 2: Custom Domain Misconfiguration
  • Fix: If you are using a custom domain (e.g., www.yourdomain.com), ensure you have set up a redirect from the non-www version (e.g., yourdomain.com) to the www version (or vice-versa, whichever is your primary) with your domain registrar. If this isn't set up, Google may flag one version as a redirect error.

3. The Quickest Fix for New Posts

If you have a new post that is specifically failing with this error and you just want it indexed:

• Take the URL of your new post: https://yourblog.blogspot.com/2025/09/techwebmate.html
• In the Google Search Console URL Inspection Tool, inspect the URL.
• Click "Request Indexing".

This often forces the indexing process to bypass the temporary mobile redirect report and correctly index the canonical (main) version of your page.