Blog / Technical SEO / The Essential SEO Guide to HTTP Status Codes One of the most important things you can assess on your website is what hypertext transfer protocol status codes (or HTTP Status Codes) exist there. These codes can be very complex, often becoming a daunting jigsaw puzzle that must be solved before … Read more
As a WordPress user, you may have encountered the frustrating “HTTP error” message while uploading images to your website. This error can be a major obstacle, especially if you rely on visual content for your website’s design or blog posts. But don’t worry! In this article, we’ll explore the common causes of WordPress HTTP error … Read more
Thinking about switching your website over to HTTPS? This guide covers the key differences between HTTP vs. HTTPS, the benefits of using HTTPS, and how to migrate from HTTP to HTTPS step by step. But before that, let’s cover some basics. What Is HTTP? HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. It’s a set of rules … Read more
As a website owner or SEO, you may have encountered a 5XX server error at some point—you may even be seeing this error message on your screen right now. If so, you’re definitely looking for the best way to resolve it. If not, then you might just be looking to protect your website from ever … Read more
HTTP status codes play a crucial role in the functionality and performance of websites, but their impact extends beyond technical matters. When it comes to SEO, understanding HTTP status codes becomes essential. These status codes are crucial for search engines since they can influence how Google will crawl and index your pages effectively. In this … Read more
Gary Illyes from Google posted how serving a 304 HTTP server status code can “backfire spectacularly,” even though the 304 can be a super useful signal for search engines. Gary Illyes wrote on LinkedIn, “HTTP 304 (not modified) is super useful to signal crawlers that the content they’re accessing hasn’t changed since it was last … Read more
Though uncommon, seeing an HTTP 501 Not Implemented error status code can be an alarming experience for those who see it—especially when it’s on your website. It’s unfamiliar, and entirely server-based, which means that fixing it requires some dabbling in the technical side of running a website. That’s something that not all SEOs or webmasters … Read more
Nikola Baldikov The HTTPS connection protocol is a preferred standard for SEO-optimized websites. Google rewards it with a ranking boost as secure sites safeguard users’ confidential information. A 301 redirect from HTTP to HTTPS is a much-needed step regarding SEO’s technical efficiency. However, the complexity of these redirects turned them into a dreaded process for … Read more
Gary Illyes from Google posted information on how Google Search handles the 103 early hints HTTP server status response. He said, “Googlebot will ignore the 103 and wait for the subsequent response.” This was posted on LinkedIn and wrote, “HTTP 103 should be handled gracefully by Googlebot. If the response from the server is formatted … Read more
Google’s John Mueller felt the need to post a PSA that said having an incorrect **** set in your last modification **** within your HTTP header won’t hurt your SEO. He said on Mastodon, having an incorrect **** set there “won’t negatively affect your site’s overall SEO if used wrongly.” John wrote about spotting an … Read more
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