What a status check tells you
A website status check usually sends a request to a URL and reports whether the server responded. It may show the status code, redirect target, response time, and basic headers. This helps you understand if a page is reachable from outside your own browser.
What to look for
- 200-level responses usually mean the page responded.
- 300-level responses mean there is a redirect to inspect.
- 400-level responses often point to client, permission, or missing-page issues.
- 500-level responses suggest server-side trouble.
Common mistakes
Checking only the homepage can miss problems on login, checkout, API, or tool pages. Also remember that a site can be reachable in one region and blocked or slow elsewhere.
FAQ
Does a 200 response mean everything works?
No. It only means that URL returned a successful response. The page can still have broken scripts, forms, or backend features.
Should I check redirects?
Yes. Redirect loops and unexpected destinations can harm both users and search indexing.