What Does the 410 Error Code Mean and How Do I Fix It? or Getting a 410 Error Code – Is the Page Gone

OP here—wow, thanks y’all! Didn’t expect so many tips.

Update: Checked my server logs, and yeah, my CMS auto-deleted an old product page (why?!). Restored it from backup and set up a redirect just in case.

Also, installed Broken Link Checker—already found a few 410 errors I missed. You guys rock!

Still curious: Anyone know if Google *hates* 410s more than 404s for SEO?