replace direct link to amazon s3

replace direct link to amazon s3 - If a page has internal and external outgoing links to redirecting URLs, it’s returning 3xx (301, 302, etc.) HTTP status codes standing for redirection. This issue means that the page does not exist on a permanent or temporary basis. It appears on most of the popular web browsers, usually caused by a misconfigured website. However, there are some steps you can take to ensure the issue isn’t on your side. You can find more details about redirecting URLs by reading the Google Search Central overview. In this article, we’ll go over how you can fix the replace direct link to amazon s3 error on your web browser. Problem :

I moved my downloadable files to amazon s3 and used that link from my wordpress site. I realized that if I use amazon link, google analytics wont be able to track all the files. correct? whats the easiest way to make a redirection to use a url pointed to my domain and redirects to amazon link when user clicks on it?

Solution :

You are correct but also incorrect at the same time.

Hotlinking

If people are hotlinking to the file, i.e not visiting your site first then the GA will not be loaded therefor it will not be tracked.

Page Visit Downloads

If they visit your page and then click a download button for example this event will be tracked no problem regardless if it includes an external file.

Hotlinking Prevention

The question how do I prevent hotlinking on Amazon S3 has been asked a few times and I suggest you dig around on the net if you want to prevent hotlinking, personally I don't bother. I can see the stats of my downloads from the S3 without GA.

We hope that this article has helped you resolve the wordpress, redirects, error in your web browsers. Enjoy browsing the internet uninterrupted!