How to Rename a Website Page Using OzSpeed hPanel

Renaming a page on your website is a simple yet important task that helps keep your content organized and user-friendly. Whether you want to update the title for clarity or to improve SEO, OzSpeed’s Website Builder and WordPress offer easy ways to rename your pages. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to rename a page effectively.

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Step 1: Access the Page Editor #

To rename a page, first, navigate to the page editor in hPanel or your CMS.

Using Website Builder: #

1. Log in to hPanel at ozspeed.com.au.
2. Go to Website Builder > Edit Site.
3. Click on Pages in the top toolbar to view all your website pages.

Using WordPress: #

1. Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
2. Go to Pages > All Pages.
3. Locate the page you want to rename.

Tip: #

• Use the search bar to quickly find the page you want to rename.

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Step 2: Rename the Page Title #

The page title is what users see in the navigation menu and the title bar of the browser.

In Website Builder: #

1. Click on the page you want to rename.
2. Click the Options (three dots) icon next to the page name and select Rename Page.
3. Enter the new page title (e.g., change “Our Services” to “What We Offer”).
4. Click Save.

In WordPress: #

1. Click Edit on the page you want to rename.
2. Change the title in the Title Field at the top of the page editor.
3. Click Update to save the new title.

Tip: #

• Choose a descriptive and user-friendly title that reflects the content of the page.

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Step 3: Update the URL Slug (Permalink) #

When you rename a page, it’s a good idea to update the URL slug to match the new title for consistency and better SEO.

In Website Builder: #

1. Click on the renamed page to open it in the editor.
2. Go to Page Settings > Permalink.
3. Edit the URL slug (e.g., change /our-services to /what-we-offer).
4. Click Save.

In WordPress: #

1. Click Edit on the page you want to rename.
2. Under the title, click Edit next to the permalink and change the URL slug.
3. Click OK and then Update.

Tip: #

• Keep the URL slug short and include relevant keywords for better search engine optimization.

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Step 4: Update the Navigation Menu #

If the renamed page is part of your navigation menu, update the menu to reflect the new title.

In Website Builder: #

1. Go to Navigation Menu in the top toolbar.
2. Click on the renamed page item in the menu.
3. Update the link text to match the new page title.
4. Click Save.

In WordPress: #

1. Go to Appearance > Menus.
2. Find the renamed page in the menu structure.
3. Click the dropdown arrow next to the page and update the Navigation Label.
4. Click Save Menu.

Tip: #

• Test the navigation menu after updating it to ensure there are no broken links.

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Step 5: Set Up a Redirect (Optional) #

If you changed the URL slug, set up a 301 redirect from the old URL to the new one to avoid broken links and maintain SEO.

In Website Builder: #

1. Go to Advanced Settings > Redirects.
2. Enter the old URL (e.g., /our-services) and the new URL (e.g., /what-we-offer).
3. Click Add Redirect.

In WordPress: #

1. Install the Redirection plugin if you don’t have it already.
2. Go to Tools > Redirection.
3. Enter the old URL and the new URL.
4. Click Add Redirect.

Tip: #

• Test the redirect to ensure it works correctly and points users to the new page.

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Step 6: Update Internal Links #

Review your website’s content and update any internal links that pointed to the old page title or URL.

Using Website Builder: #

1. Use the Find and Replace feature to locate links to the old page title.
2. Update the links with the new title or URL.
3. Click Save.

Using WordPress: #

1. Use the Better Search Replace plugin to find and update internal links.
2. Enter the old URL and the new URL in the search and replace fields.
3. Click Run Search/Replace.

Tip: #

• Double-check key pages (e.g., homepage, footer, blog posts) to ensure all links are updated.

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Step 7: Preview and Test the Renamed Page #

After renaming the page, preview it to ensure everything looks good and works correctly.

How to Preview: #

1. Click Preview in the Website Builder or WordPress editor.
2. Check the renamed page on both desktop and mobile views.
3. Test all links and navigation items to ensure they lead to the correct page.

Tip: #

• Use an incognito window or clear your browser cache to see the updated title and URL without cached data.

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Troubleshooting Tips #

1. Page Title Not Updating:
   • Clear the website cache in hPanel and your browser cache.
   • Ensure you clicked Save or Update after renaming the page.
2. Broken Links After Renaming:
   • Set up a 301 redirect for any changed URLs.
   • Use a link checker tool to find and fix any broken links.
3. SEO Concerns:
   • Update the Meta Title and Meta Description with the new page title.
   • Submit the updated sitemap to Google Search Console.

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Additional Tips: #

• Keep Titles Consistent: Ensure the page title, URL slug, and navigation label are consistent for clarity and better SEO.
• Monitor Traffic: Use Google Analytics to monitor the renamed page’s traffic and performance.
• Update External Links: If other websites link to the old page, reach out to them with the new URL.