Google’s John Mueller shared insights about how Google Search Console handles the validation of 404 errors. When a web page is requested, the server responds with a status code. A status code of 200 means the request was successful, while a 404 code indicates that the page does not exist at the requested URL.
Dixon Jones asked Mueller about the purpose of validating a 404 error in Search Console when the 404 still exists. Mueller clarified that the validation function is intended for accidentally 404’d pages that have been fixed. It is not necessary to fix all 404 errors, especially those resulting from external linking errors.
Mueller also emphasized the importance of focusing on fixing inbound links based on website traffic rather than SEO juice. Overall, Mueller’s responses provide valuable insights into how to navigate and manage both internal and external 404 errors.
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