Soft 404 Errors in Next.js: What They Are and How to Fix Them By Hassan Mubarak If Google...
Soft 404 Errors in Next.js: What They Are and How to Fix Them
By Hassan Mubarak
If Google Search Console has ever flagged pages on your site under "Soft 404," it can be a confusing warning. The page loads fine in your browser. Nothing looks broken. So why is Google saying it's a 404?
This guide explains what a soft 404 actually is, why it's worth fixing, and how to handle it in a Next.js application.
What Is a Soft 404?
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