Crawl Errors:- 404 Not Found
Shukriya Shahi
Sub-Editor @thedailyguardian; ITV Network || Journalist || Anchor || Content Creator
Hello Readers, welcome back to my page! As promised, we're diving into an Error Solving Session for SEO, starting with one of the most common issues: Crawl Errors.
What are Crawl Errors?
A crawl error occurs when a Search Engine bot tries to visit your page but encounters a missing link address. This can happen due to various reasons, making it challenging for the bot to guide viewers to the page, ultimately affecting SEO rankings.
Types of Crawl Errors:
404 Not Found - The Common Culprit:
A 404 error often happens when a page is deleted or moved to a new address. It's a common hiccup we encounter in SEO.
How to Fix 404 Errors:
Using 301 Redirections (Permanent):
If your website is on WordPress, it's easy:
For Non-WordPress Websites:
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Redirect 301 /old-page.html https://www.example.com/new-page.html
It's used when both the old and new links are available, and you only need to replace the link
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>404 Not Found</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>404 Not Found</h1>
<p>The page you are looking for might have been removed or is temporarily unavailable.</p>
<p><a href="/">Go to Homepage</a></p>
</body>
</html>
This code is used when you want to inform readers that the page is not available at the moment and encourages them to return later, aiming to provide a positive response to visitors so they don't feel frustrated
Using 302 Redirections (Temporary):
Conclusion:
This simple explanation should help you understand and tackle 404 errors. Whether on WordPress or not, these steps can guide you to fix this common SEO issue.
Stay tuned for our next error-solving session! If you found this helpful, let me know! See you next time, and take care.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification!