Reddit Relevance URL Change: Why We Moved From a Subdomain to a Path

Over the last few weeks, some users reported that Reddit Relevance was being blocked by a few VPNs and security tools with a false phishing warning.

This was surprising because the product is completely safe and only analyzes public Reddit content.

After investigating, we found the root cause:

The old URL used a branded subdomain:

https://reddit.blogyourcode.com

Some security systems treat any subdomain with a big-brand name (like "reddit") as suspicious.

This caused automatic false positives — even though our tool is legitimate.

To fix this for all users and to prepare for future products, we migrated to a safer and more scalable URL on the main domain.

What Changed

We have moved Reddit Relevance to:

New URL

• https://www.blogyourcode.com/relevance
• https://www.blogyourcode.com/relevance/dashboard

Old URL

• https://reddit.blogyourcode.com → now redirects safely to the new path

Functionality remains the same — only the URL changed.

Why This Change Was Necessary

1. Avoid false phishing warnings

Security scanners treat subdomains like:

reddit.<yourdomain>.com

as risky. By shifting to the main domain, this issue goes away entirely.

2. Better trust & stability

Main domains are more trusted than branded subdomains. This reduces the chance of future blocks from VPNs, browsers, or antivirus tools.

3. Better structure for future products

Soon, BlogYourCode will host multiple tools. A path-based structure like:

/relevance
/product2
/product3

keeps everything clean and scalable.

Rewrite vs 301 Redirect: What We Chose

During migration, we had two choices:

Option 1: Path Rewrite (temporary, invisible change)

• Old URL stays the same in the browser
• Content loads from new /relevance path internally

Option 2: 301 Redirect (permanent, stronger fix)

• Old URL automatically forwards to the new one
• Browser shows the new URL
• Best for SEO and long-term stability

We decided:

Rewrite first (zero downtime), then 301 redirect (permanent fix).

This ensured a smooth transition without breaking any existing links.

Future-Proof Plan: Scalable Structure for Multiple Products

BlogYourCode will become a home for multiple tools. To keep everything organized, we are adopting a path-based multi-product structure under one domain.

Example:

blogyourcode.com/
├── /               → Landing page for all products
├── /relevance      → Reddit Relevance product
├── /product2       → Future Product 2
└── /product3       → Future Product 3

Behind the scenes, each product can still be handled by a different service or repository. A reverse proxy (like Nginx or Cloudflare) routes traffic cleanly:

/               → Landing page service
/relevance      → Reddit Relevance app
/product2       → Another frontend
/product3       → Future app

This gives us the flexibility to:

• Have multiple repos
• Deploy products independently
• Keep URLs clean and user-friendly
• Keep everything under one trusted domain

What This Means for Users

• The tool is now available at a safer, cleaner URL
• No phishing warnings or blocked access
• Old URLs still work — you'll be redirected automatically
• Nothing changes in how the tool works
• BlogYourCode will grow into a home of multiple useful products

Closing

This migration fixes the VPN false-positive issue and sets up a solid foundation for future expansion.

Thank you to everyone who reported the issue and supported the product — this change makes Reddit Relevance safer, more stable, and ready for what comes next.