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Do I delete my 404 pages, will it help ranking ?

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Heywood1

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I have some old pages from my previous site,do I delete them will it improve my ranking in google ?
 
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justinmaster

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I would recommend to redirect to home page rather than spending time to delete them. It will solve 404 related issue on your website.
 
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MabelCastro

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Deleting old pages from your previous site can potentially improve your Google ranking, but it depends on their quality and relevance. If the pages are outdated, have low-quality content, or generate little to no traffic, removing them can reduce "index bloat," helping Google focus on your more valuable content. However, if the pages have backlinks or hold historical SEO value, deleting them without proper redirection can harm your rankings. Instead of outright deletion, consider updating and repurposing those pages or using 301 redirects to guide users and search engines to newer, more relevant content. Regularly auditing your site ensures you maintain a streamlined, high-quality web presence.
 
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