Merging businesses: redirect playbook for combining websites
How to consolidate multiple domains after a merger without breaking customer journeys or legacy URLs.
Quick comparison
| Area | LinkShift | Ad Hoc Merger Redirects |
|---|---|---|
| Migration coordination | Single control point for all merger redirects | Multiple teams editing disconnected systems |
| Conflict handling | Priority-based execution for predictable outcomes | Rule overlap is hard to diagnose |
| Legacy URL coverage | Central rules for old and new structures | High risk of missed paths |
| Protocol continuity | HTTPS support after setup | Depends on each environment |
| Status code control | Multiple 30X options per scenario | Often implemented inconsistently |
The merger challenge
When two companies merge, both sites usually contain overlapping products, archives, and campaign links.
Without one redirect layer, traffic often lands on stale pages or creates duplicate routes.
How LinkShift simplifies consolidation
You can map old paths to the new structure while keeping high-priority exceptions for critical journeys.
This approach lets teams run large-scale routing changes with less operational risk.
- Central dashboard for all merger-era domains
- Priority model for broad and specific rules
- Support for the right 30X status per redirect intent
Summary
A merger migration succeeds when users and search engines reach the right destination every time.
LinkShift helps teams execute that transition with less manual overhead.
When the competitor may be a better choice
- When only a few URLs need updates and no long-term consolidation is planned.
- When a dedicated migration team already operates a tested internal redirect engine.
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Want to test these scenarios on your own domain?
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