HTTP Status Codes of Interest to Google (and Those to Ignore)

HTTP Status Codes of Interest to Google (and Those to Ignore)

The Google Search Relations team recently shared insights on how search engines handle HTTP status codes in the “Search Off the Record” podcast. Gary Illyes and Martin Splitt from Google discussed several categories of status codes that are often misunderstood by SEO professionals. How Google Views Certain HTTP Status Codes While the podcast did not … Read more

Essential for SEO: A Comprehensive Guide to HTTP Status Codes

Essential for SEO: A Comprehensive Guide to HTTP Status Codes

One of the most critical evaluations in SEO optimization is determining which HTTP status codes exist on a website. These codes can become quite complex, presenting challenges that must be resolved before other tasks can be completed. For example, if a page you placed shows a 404, you should check the server logs for errors … Read more