It is often annoying to see the "404-page not found" while trying to search for a piece of information on the internet.
Not only does the 404 error have a negative impact on users, it also affects the activities of Google crawlers on your website which could, in turn, affect your SEO. It is, therefore, necessary to quickly identify, fix, 301-redirect, or disavow all the 404-related errors.
Causes of Error 404
A number of factors are responsible for the 404 error message.
- Deleted or Removed Pages: Web pages could be removed because the content is already outdated. This practice is common with online store owners.
- Domain Transfer: Changes such as domain transfer or website re-launch can cause 404 errors. The URLs that belong to a former domain should be duly redirected to the new site. You can also use 301 redirects for this purpose.
- URL Restructuring: Changes in the name of a directory can result in URLs changing. The redirect should be implemented to avoid 404 errors.
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Israel17
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Much welcome, Netta! Glad you found this tutorial helpful! Once you're done fixing the 404 errors on your site, you should start seeing an improvement in your ranking and traffic.
Israel Olatunji
Israel Olatunji
Israel17
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Oh yes, KenGuest! Error 404 occurs frequently when you edit your slug, change your URL structuring, or delete a post that has once been published on the web due to a myriad of reasons. This training suggests a good fix for such errors and makes a way for improving search rankings in no time. Thanks for your visit!
Israel Olatunji
Israel Olatunji
