

Bad Code: The server violated the HTTP Spec.Bad Host: The server cannot be reached or doesn’t exist or the hostname is invalid.404 Page not Found: If you see this error, the page or content has been removed from the server.If you click on a link, you’ll know the link is broken if the page returns errors like: You might have typed the URL incorrectly.You may have linked to content (like a video or document) that has been removed from the server.Some pages were lost or renamed during a website migration.There are many common reasons why a page or resource might be missing: Links are “broken” when they point to a page that no longer exists or can’t be found. We’ll explain how broken links work, why it’s important to update them, and how to check for broken links with the Site Audit tool.

Lower page authority can negatively decrease your ranking, especially when compared to your competitors. Whether a user’s browsing your site’s pages or exploring external links you’ve included, it can be jarring to be met with a 404 error page.īroken links can also impact page authority earned through internal and external links. A broken link can severely impact the user experience of your website.
