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The 204 No Content status code indicates that the server has successfully processed the request and that there is no content to return. This status code is typically used for DELETE or PUT requests, where the client is expecting the server to do something with the provided data, but does not need to receive any response back.

A common cause of a 204 No Content status code is when the server receives valid data from the client, but there is nothing to do with that data. For example, if you DELETE a resource that no longer exists. Another cause could be when the client PUTs valid data to a URL that doesn’t currently exist, in which case the server may create the resource at that URL.

If you see a 204 No Content status code in your SEO tool, it generally means that there is no content on the page that the tool can index. This could be because the page is empty, or because it’s a DELETE or PUT request where the server isn’t returning any content. If you’re not seeing the content you expect on a page, check the server response code to see if it’s a 204 No Content. You can also try fetching the page in a browser or using a different SEO tool to see if the content is there.

In most cases, a 204 No Content status code is not something you need to worry about from an SEO perspective. However, if you’re seeing a lot of 204s in your log files, it could be an indication that something is wrong with your website or server setup. If you’re worried about the impact of a 204 No Content status code on your SEO, you can always contact an experienced web developer or SEO professional for help.

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Imran Selimkhanov | Founder at Productive Shop

Imran Selimkhanov

Founder

"In a digital world, a company’s sales footprint is only as large as its digital market exposure." Backstory My perspective on growth was forged at 18 in an Armoured Reconnaissance unit of the Canadian Armed Forces. While that time taught me about preparation and mission-focus, the deepest lesson was about people. I learned early on that the difference between success and total failure is the integrity of the person standing next to you. Since then, through over a decade navigating the complexities of startups, consultancies, and financial institutions, I’ve developed a visceral "allergy" to the masqueraders—those who look the part but aren't "in it." In the high-stakes world of B2B SaaS, there is no room for the non-craftsperson. I built Productive Shop on the opposite principle: The Craft. I am a dedicated advocate for the "marketing craftsman," believing that technical excellence and a drive to win are the only sustainable competitive advantages in a digital-first economy. I’ve spent my career building "mission-ready" marketing teams that understand a fundamental truth: a company’s digital footprint is its reality. My academic background in Criminology, Justice, and Political Science from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) gave me a unique lens into systemic risk and policy—a vantage point I now use to help companies in "old school" industries like Fintech, Cybersecurity, and GovTech modernize their presence and capture dominant market share. On the lookout for I act as a strategic advisor to companies ranging from Seed to Series B, helping them transition from early-stage obscurity to dominant market leaders. I work closely with institutional investors to ensure their portco valuations aren't just protected, but actively inflected by their go-to-market foundations. I’m a firm believer that a dominant search presence and smart advertising targeting are the bedrock of modern pipelines. I look for founders who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in traditionally rigid industries. If you are a founder ready to stop "playing" at marketing and start building a world-class foundation that owns the market narrative, I want to be the person who helps you get there. When I'm not scaling SaaS pipelines or sharpening a brand's digital edge, you can find me on the slopes as an avid skier or at the range as a marksman—pursuits that, much like my work, require precision, discipline, and a high-performance mindset.

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