Error page (404)

Why it matters

Missing pages should return a real 404 status. A “soft 404” – an error page that returns 200 – can get thin error pages indexed and hides broken links.

How to fix it

1. Make your error page return HTTP 404 (or 410 for removed content).
2. Give it helpful links back to the main sections.

Check it with

• Bulk HTTP Status Checker – Check the status code, redirects and response time of up to 25 URLs at once.

Scoring: a passed check earns its full weight, a warning half and an error none. How the SEO score works

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