Draft redirect review before GitBook cutover
Build redirect rules as drafts before the docs migration goes live so the route map can be reviewed without breaking current traffic.
Why this can grow a startup
Docs migrations usually fail in the boring places: old changelog links, implementation guides, onboarding checklists, and help articles that still rank for long-tail queries. GitBook lets teams save redirects as drafts, which means the redirect table can be checked like any other launch asset before it starts affecting live traffic. That turns redirects from last-minute cleanup into a preflight checklist for SEO, support, and customer success.
Company example
GitBook lets teams create site redirects as either Live or Draft, so redirect rules can be prepared and reviewed before they are enabled on the live site.
Source and metric
Source: GitBook Docs: Site redirects
Manual redirects can be saved as Draft and only affect the live docs site after they are enabled.
Source discovered: May 29, 2026
When to use it
Use this when SEO, Docs, Lifecycle is relevant to migration, technical seo, launch checklist and you can run a bounded test with a low budget.
When not to use it
Do not use it as a substitute for customer evidence, a clear owner, or a measurable stop condition. Local platform rules and market behavior still need checking.
Founder checklist
- Read GitBook Docs: Site redirects and identify what is directly supported.
- Choose one channel context: SEO, Docs, Lifecycle.
- Define the test around Manual redirects can be saved as Draft and only affect the live docs site after they are enabled..
- Set an owner, evidence window, and stop condition before launch.
Explore the context
Apply this with an operator
Connect activation, customer value, retention, and referral into one measurable loop.