March 28, 2025Introduction
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Due to the existence of firewalls (e.g., the Great Firewall, or GFW), certain domains may be blocked (i.e., “walled off”), preventing direct access for users in China. In such cases, domain redirect services are a common solution, allowing traffic to be rerouted from a blocked domain to an unblocked one.
Below is a list of common redirect services and solutions for blocked domains, based on currently available information and widespread practices:
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March 24, 2025 Introduction
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When one of your domains is blocked (i.e., “walled off” and inaccessible), you may want to use a 301 redirect (also known as a 301 permanent redirect) to guide users from the inaccessible domain (the blocked one) to another unblocked domain or server. This improves user experience and helps retain some of your traffic.
Confirming That a Domain Is Blocked
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Before setting up a 301 redirect, rule out other possibilities (such as network issues or DNS resolution problems) to confirm whether the domain is truly blocked. Typically, a blocked domain exhibits the following behavior: it cannot be accessed directly in some regions but remains accessible in others. Verify that your domain is indeed blocked and that this is the reason you wish to proceed with a 301 redirect.
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March 21, 2025 What Does “Walled” Mean?
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“Being walled off” refers to a situation where certain websites or services cannot be accessed normally via the internet due to various reasons. In some countries, foreign websites may be blocked for reasons related to cybersecurity and regulatory management.
Domain blocking typically means that a domain is intercepted by a firewall in certain countries or regions, rendering it inaccessible. This often occurs because the website’s content violates regulations, such as containing illegal, pornographic, violent, or gambling-related material, or touching on sensitive topics like politics, religion, or ethnicity, thereby breaching relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, factors such as a blocked server IP, DNS issues, or fraudulent activities by black-hat operators may also lead to a domain being walled off.
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