Improper redirects occur when a URL redirects to another URL, either temporarily (302 redirect) or permanently (301 redirect), without proper implementation or adherence to HTTP status codes. Redirects are commonly used for website maintenance, URL changes, or content consolidation. If redirects are implemented incorrectly or excessively, search engine crawlers may encounter issues when following or processing redirects, leading to incomplete indexing or redirect chains that waste crawl budget and confuse search engines. Webmasters should use 301 permanent redirects for permanent URL changes, avoid redirect chains, and ensure proper redirection protocols to maintain search engine visibility and user experience. To address improper redirects, webmasters should audit website redirects, consolidate redirect chains into single redirects where possible, and use HTTP status codes and redirect headers correctly to communicate the purpose and permanence of redirects to search engines. They can also monitor crawl errors and index coverage in Google Search Console for redirect-related issues.