Blogger “Page Removed Because of 404” in Google Search Console: What Beginners Should Really Do

Introduction

Seeing “Page removed because of 404” in Google Search Console can confuse and worry beginners using Blogger. Many think Google has punished their site or that rankings are lost forever. In reality, this status often appears due to normal Blogger actions. This article explains what it truly means, why it happens, and what beginners should and should not do.

What Does “Page Removed Because of 404” Mean?

This status means Google tried to visit a URL but received a 404 (Not Found) response. As a result, Google removed that URL from its index.

Important point:
Google removed only that URL, not your entire site.

Common Reasons This Happens on Blogger

Beginners often trigger this status by:

• Deleting a post or page

• Changing a post URL after publishing

• Switching from HTTP to HTTPS

• Changing custom domain settings

• Accidentally removing labels that affected URLs

These are normal actions, not SEO mistakes.

Is This Bad for SEO?

👉 No, if done intentionally

If you deleted the page on purpose, this status is completely normal and healthy.

It becomes a problem only if:

• The page was important

• The page had traffic or backlinks

• The removal was accidental

Should Beginners Restore the Page?

Restore the page only if:

• It was ranking on Google

• It had useful content

• It was deleted by mistake

If the page was thin, outdated, or unnecessary, leaving it removed is better for site quality.

Should You Redirect the URL?

Redirecting is recommended only when:

• You have a closely related replacement page

• The old content still has value

Do NOT redirect all 404 pages blindly — this creates confusion for Google.

Many beginners see the “Blocked by robots.txt” status along with other confusing indexing messages inside Google Search Console. If your Blogger posts are published but still not appearing on Google, understanding how Google decides which pages to crawl and index is extremely important. Most indexing issues are connected, and fixing one misunderstanding often helps resolve several others at the same time.

What Beginners Should Avoid

❌ Requesting indexing for deleted URLs
❌ Panicking and restoring low-quality content
❌ Creating fake pages just to remove errors
❌ Blocking 404 URLs in robots.txt

These actions often cause more harm than good.

Best Practice Going Forward

✔ Delete pages only when necessary
✔ Avoid changing URLs after publishing
✔ Keep content quality high
✔ Monitor Search Console calmly

404 removals are part of a healthy website lifecycle.

Final Thoughts

“Page removed because of 404” is not a penalty.
It is Google simply updating its index based on your site changes.

Beginners who understand this can avoid fear-driven SEO mistakes and build a stronger Blogger site over time