Stubborn links & failing redirections of 404 error pages

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    Hi there:)

    We’ve just come across two issues in connection with 404 error pages.

    1. There are links to the deleted pages of deleted media files that keep popping up in the Rank Math 404 Monitor. We can’t find those links in our sitemap or our source code; they’re not in any cache … so if you have an idea how we could delete those 404-error-provoking links (they were never shared as well, so they can’t be on anyone else website), we’d be super grateful.

    2. Is easier to fix: Yesterday, we redirected a link via Rank Math to our front page (via 301 permanent move). When I googled it today, instead of redirecting, it brought up a 404 error again. How can I fix that?

    All the best
    Laureen

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  • Hello,

    I’m sorry to hear about the issues you’re facing with the 404 error pages. I understand that it can be frustrating to deal with stubborn links and failing redirections.

    Regarding the first issue, if you’re seeing links to deleted pages or media files in the Rank Math 404 Monitor that are not present in your sitemap, source code, or cache, it’s possible that these links are coming from external sources. To address this, you can use the Rank Math redirection module to redirect these URLs to relevant pages on your website. This will help improve user experience and ensure that visitors are directed to the correct content.

    As for the second issue, where a link redirected to your front page via Rank Math is resulting in a 404 error, I recommend checking the redirection settings in Rank Math. You can verify that the redirection rule is correctly configured and that there are no conflicting rules that might be causing the issue.

    If you need assistance with setting up redirections or resolving 404 errors using Rank Math, you can refer to our detailed guide on creating redirections and solving 404 errors using Rank Math here.

    If you have any further questions or need additional support, please feel free to let us know.

    Best regards

    Sources:
    How to Monitor 404 Errors with Rank Math SEO Plugin
    Solving Redirection Issues Using Rank Math SEO Plugin » Rank Math
    How to Find Out Where 404 Errors Are Coming From » Rank Math

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