Manually Confirm with Status Tools
Use a tool that mimics how search engines or bots access your site — not how your browser does.
Try:
Steps:
- Paste in the URL.
- Read the HTTP status code returned.
If you find problems, AI might have a hard time to access your site–specially with 500 code, which makes it bounce.
Common Status Codes You’ll Encounter
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 200 OK | Everything’s working. |
| 301/302 Redirect | Page redirects elsewhere. Can be fine if properly configured. |
| 403 Forbidden | Server is blocking access (WAF, IP ban, etc.). |
| 404 Not Found | Page doesn’t exist. Broken link. |
| 429 Too Many Requests | Rate-limiting or bot protection triggered. |
| 500 Internal Server Error | Server failure (PHP, config, overload, etc.). |
| 503 Service Unavailable | Site is down or overloaded temporarily. |
| 408 Request Timeout | Server took too long to respond. |