Q
What is the difference between HTTP 404 and 410 for SEO?
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A
410 Gone explicitly signals permanent removal, so the page may drop from the index slightly faster
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B
404 is permanent; 410 is temporary
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C
410 causes a site-wide penalty
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D
They are completely different
Correct Answer:
A. 410 Gone explicitly signals permanent removal, so the page may drop from the index slightly faster
Explanation:
In practice, both result in the page being removed from the index.
