Official statement
To prevent soft 404s, make sure that pages contain substantial content and use a clear URL structure that does not suggest error pages or empty search results.
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⚠ A more recent statement exists on this topic
Should You Block Your Empty Results Pages to Avoid Soft 404 Errors?
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TL;DR
Soft 404s occur when a page lacking substantial content resembles an error or a blank result. Ensure rich content and clear URLs to avoid this issue.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Les soft 404 impactent-ils mon SEO ?
Oui, ils peuvent consommer inutilement le crawl budget et affecter le classement.
Comment détecter une soft 404 ?
Utilisez la Google Search Console pour identifier les erreurs de couverture et d'exploration.
Une URL claire suffit-elle pour éviter une soft 404 ?
Non, il faut également un contenu substantiel pour optimiser correctement l'indexation.
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