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HTTP status codes for SEO

Return truthful status and use permanent redirects only for genuine permanent moves.

Direct answer

Status codes describe the outcome of a request. A useful page returns 200, a missing page 404 or 410, a permanent move 301/308, and a temporary move 302/307.

Practical steps

  1. Map real content states.
  2. Return status at the server boundary.
  3. Keep redirects direct and bounded.
  4. Test headers and rendered experience together.

Common mistakes

  • Soft 404s returning 200.
  • Redirecting every missing URL home.
  • Using permanent redirects for experiments.

Limitations

  • A correct status does not ensure indexing.
  • Caching and intermediaries can delay observations.

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