404 Errors
Landing on a 404 error page is one of the most annoying things that users can experience on a website. That’s why you should properly delete pages from your site and regularly check for 404 error pages. Yoast SEO Premium has several features to help you with that. Want to learn more about dealing with 404s? Check out the articles below!
Website maintenance: Check and fix 404 error pages »
Few things are more frustrating to both visitors and search engines than to hit a 404 error page. Learn how to prevent this!
What does the redirect manager in Yoast SEO do? »
The redirect manager in the Yoast SEO Premium plugin is the ultimate tool to make, edit and improve redirects for edited or deleted URLs.
Must read articles about 404 Errors
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404 Not Found error pages: do’s and don’ts »
Check here to see what we feel a 404 Not Found page should be like and how these 404s can annoy the visitor as well. See for yourself!
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HTTP status codes and what they mean for SEO »
HTTP status codes are important to determine how your site is accessed by visitors and spiders alike. Find what all these codes mean for SEO.
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6 questions about redirects for SEO »
Here are the answers to a couple of burning questions regarding redirects for SEO. Read 'em while they're hot!
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What is a soft 404 error and what to do about it? »
A soft 404 error confuses both search engines and users. Find out what these errors are, where you can find these errors and how to fix them.
Recent 404 Errors articles
Which redirect should I use? »
Every site owner needs redirects on a regular basis. In this post, we've listed which redirect you should use in which situations.
Website maintenance: Check and fix 404 error pages »
Few things are more frustrating to both visitors and search engines than to hit a 404 error page. Learn how to prevent this!
How to properly delete a page from your site »
Want to delete a page from your site? This post explains the options you have when deleting a page and helps you choose the right one.