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Status Codes
The response codes sent by a server whenever a link is clicked, a webpage or file is requested, or a form is submitted.
Common HTTP status codes important to SEO:
- 200 (OK).
- 404 (Not Found).
- 410 (Gone).
- 500 (Internal Service Error).
- 503 (Service Unavailable).
FAQ
Why are status codes important for SEO
Status codes help SEO professionals and web developers fin errors or problems that need to be addressed.
What are the important status codes for SEO?
While there are very many status codes (more than 60!) here are 8 for SEO professionals to take note of.
- 200 (OK).
- 301 (Moved permanently).
- 302 (Found).
- 307 (Temporary redirect).
- 404 (Not Found).
- 410 (Gone).
- 500 (Internal Service Error).
- 503 (Service Unavailable).