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HTTP Code 301 Moved Permanently

301 Moved Permanently means that the requested resource has been permanently moved to a new URL. All future requests should use the new address.

When is Code 301 used?

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  • When modifying URL structures
  • When setting up redirects for SEO

What does Code 301 mean for the user?

The browser will automatically redirect the user to the new address, and search engines will update their indexes.

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HTTP Code 200 OK

200 OK is a standard successful HTTP server response. It means that the client’s request (e.g., from a browser) was successfully processed, and the server is delivering the requested data.

When is Code 200 used?

  • When loading a web page
  • When successfully receiving an API response
  • When processing a form or another HTTP request

What does Code 200 mean for the user?

The user receives content without errors, and the page or application functions properly. If Code 200 is accompanied by data, the browser or program processes and displays it to the user.

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Domain Name: SVDS.COM
Registry Domain ID: 94716601_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.squarespace.domains
Registrar URL: http://domains2.squarespace.com
Updated Date: 2024-05-17T02:48:34Z
Creation Date: 2003-02-06T10:46:32Z
Registry Expiry Date: 2028-02-06T10:46:32Z
Registrar: Squarespace Domains II LLC
Registrar IANA ID: 895
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.6466935324
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Name Server: NS-CLOUD-B1.GOOGLEDOMAINS.COM
Name Server: NS-CLOUD-B2.GOOGLEDOMAINS.COM
Name Server: NS-CLOUD-B3.GOOGLEDOMAINS.COM
Name Server: NS-CLOUD-B4.GOOGLEDOMAINS.COM
DNSSEC: unsigned
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