How to Delete a Website Page Using OzSpeed hPanel

If you need to remove a page from your website, it’s easy to do so using OzSpeed’s hPanel or through your Content Management System (CMS) like WordPress. Deleting an unnecessary or outdated page can help improve your website’s navigation and user experience. This guide will walk you through the process step by step.

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Step 1: Backup Your Website #

Before deleting a page, it’s a good practice to create a backup of your website in case you need to restore the content later.

How to Create a Backup: #

1. Log in to hPanel at ozspeed.com.au.
2. Go to Files > Backups.
3. Click “Create New Backup” and wait for the process to complete.
4. Download the backup file for safekeeping.

Tip: #

• Keep a copy of the backup file on your local computer or cloud storage.

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Step 2: Access the Page Editor #

You can delete a page using the Website Builder in hPanel or directly in your CMS.

Using Website Builder: #

1. Go to Website Builder > Edit Site in hPanel.
2. Click on Pages in the top toolbar to view a list of all your pages.

Using WordPress: #

1. Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
2. Go to Pages > All Pages.

Tip: #

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

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Step 3: Delete the Page #

Follow the steps below to delete the page from your website.

In Website Builder: #

1. Click on the page you want to delete from the list of pages.
2. Click the Delete or Trash icon next to the page name.
3. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

In WordPress: #

1. Hover over the page you want to delete.
2. Click Trash to move the page to the trash bin.
3. Go to Trash and click Delete Permanently if you want to completely remove the page.

Tip: #

• Moving the page to Trash in WordPress allows you to restore it later if needed.

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Step 4: Update the Navigation Menu #

If the deleted page was part of your navigation menu, you need to update the menu to remove the broken link.

In Website Builder: #

1. Go to the Navigation Menu editor.
2. Click on the link to the deleted page and click Remove.
3. Click Save to update the menu.

In WordPress: #

1. Go to Appearance > Menus.
2. Find the deleted page in the menu structure and click the Remove link.
3. Click Save Menu.

Tip: #

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

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Step 5: Set Up a Redirect (Optional) #

If the deleted page had external links or was indexed by search engines, consider setting up a 301 redirect to guide visitors to a related page and prevent a “404 Not Found” error.

How to Set Up a Redirect: #

1. In hPanel, go to Advanced > Redirects.
2. Enter the URL of the deleted page and the URL of the new or related page.
3. Choose 301 Permanent Redirect and click Add Redirect.

Tip: #

• Use a plugin like Redirection in WordPress to manage redirects easily.

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Step 6: Clear Your Website Cache #

To ensure the deleted page no longer appears to visitors, clear your website cache.

How to Clear Cache: #

1. In hPanel, go to Performance > Caching.
2. Click Clear All Cache.
3. Clear your browser cache as well.

Tip: #

• Use an incognito window to verify that the page is no longer accessible.

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Step 7: Test the Website #

After deleting the page and updating the navigation menu, test your website to make sure everything is working correctly.

Testing Checklist: #

1. Check the Navigation Menu: Ensure that there are no broken links.
2. Visit the Deleted Page URL: Verify that it shows a “404 Not Found” error or redirects correctly if you set up a redirect.
3. Test on Mobile Devices: Check that the menu and links work properly on both desktop and mobile devices.

Tip: #

• Use a link checker tool to find any remaining links pointing to the deleted page.

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Troubleshooting Tips #

1. Page Still Appears on the Website:
   • Clear the website cache and your browser cache.
   • Ensure you saved the changes in the page editor.
2. Broken Links After Deleting a Page:
   • Update the navigation menu and any internal links pointing to the deleted page.
   • Set up a 301 redirect if the page was heavily linked from other websites.
3. Accidentally Deleted a Page:
   • Restore the page from the Trash in WordPress or use your backup to recover the content.

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Additional Tips: #

• Regular Content Audit: Periodically review your website’s pages and delete or update outdated content.
• Use a Sitemap Plugin: Update your XML sitemap after deleting pages to help search engines reindex your site faster.
• Analyze Traffic: Before deleting a page, check its traffic in Google Analytics to ensure it’s not a high-performing page.