Http error: 413 – Payload Too Large

The 413 http status code means that the request you made was too large. This can be due to the size of the file you’re trying to upload, or the amount of data you’re trying to submit. Either way, the server is saying that it can’t handle the request.

This error code is relevant in SEO because it can prevent your website from being indexed properly. If your website is returning a 413 error, it’s likely that Googlebot will be unable to index your site correctly. This can lead to lower rankings and less traffic.

To avoid this, make sure that your files are not too large and that you’re not submitting too much data at once.

RFC: 7231 Section 6.5.11

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Imran Selimkhanov

Imran is the founder and CEO of Productive Shop. He writes on B2B demand generation and SEO strategy topics to help startups understand how to win digital share of voice. Prior to Productive Shop, Imran led demand generation at an Oracle consultancy, ran an e-commerce site servicing LE teams and helped build PMO offices at technology startup companies. When he’s not at work, Imran can be spotted hiking in the Rockies, honing his clay shooting skills and tumbling off of black diamond ski tracks due to overconfidence in his skiing abilities.