Http error: 421 – Misdirected Request

421 -
Misdirected Request

A 421 status code is an error that occurs when a server misdirects a request. This can happen for a number of reasons, but usually it’s because the server is overloaded or there is a problem with the network.

The relevancy of the 421 status code in SEO is that it can cause your website to be unavailable to users. This is because the 421 status code indicates that the server is not able to handle the request. If your website is not available to users, it will not be able to rank in search engines.

An example of a 421 status code is if you try to access a website and you get a “server unavailable” error message.

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Imran Selimkhanov | Founder at Productive Shop

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.

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