Blogger Error Sorry, the Page Was Not Found After Publishing, Why It Happens

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Blogger Error “Sorry, the Page Was Not Found” After Publishing — Why It Happens (And How I Actually Fixed It)

I still remember the first time this happened to me. I hit publish. Everything looked perfect in the dashboard. But when I opened the link in a new tab, Blogger greeted me with that cold sentence: “Sorry, the page was not found.”

No typo. No deleted post. Just a 404 error staring back at me like I broke something fundamental.

If you’re dealing with a Blogger 404 error right after publishing, this article will walk you through the real causes — not the generic textbook explanations — and the fixes that actually worked for me.

1. The Post Exists — But Blogger’s Server Hasn’t Fully Propagated It Yet

This is the most overlooked cause. Blogger sometimes needs a few minutes to propagate your post across its servers. If you publish and immediately test the link, you might trigger a temporary 404.

What I Learned the Hard Way

I used to panic and re-edit the permalink, republish, or even delete and re-upload the article. That made things worse.

What Actually Works

• Wait 3–10 minutes before testing the live URL.
• Clear browser cache or test in Incognito mode.
• Test on a mobile network instead of WiFi.

In many cases, the error resolves itself. Not dramatic — just delayed.

2. Custom Permalink Conflicts (This One Is Sneaky)

If you manually set a custom permalink and later edit the title or URL structure, Blogger may silently generate a conflict.

Especially if:

• You previously deleted a post using the same slug.
• You switched from automatic to custom permalink mid-edit.
• You copied part of another post’s URL.

Practical Fix

1. Edit the post.
2. Switch to Automatic Permalink.
3. Update and test again.

If it works, you’ve found the culprit.

3. HTTPS / HTTP Mismatch (Still Relevant in 2026)

Even though Blogger forces HTTPS by default, cached versions sometimes load HTTP.

If your blog loads at:

http://yourblog.com/post-url

But the canonical version is:

https://yourblog.com/post-url

Google and users may hit the wrong version.

What to Check

• Go to Settings → HTTPS → Make sure HTTPS Redirect is ON.
• Check canonical tag in page source.

4. Google Crawls It — But Doesn’t Index It (Different Problem)

Sometimes the page loads fine for you, but Google shows “Page not found” in search results.

This is not a publishing problem. It’s an indexing issue.

If that’s your case, read: Why Google Crawls Your Website But Doesn’t Index It

I realized something uncomfortable here: sometimes the issue wasn’t technical — it was content quality or duplication risk.

5. Draft Saved in a Different Label or Schedule Conflict

This one embarrassed me.

I once scheduled a post for tomorrow, forgot about it, then manually changed the date and republished. Blogger created a weird URL mismatch.

Quick Audit Checklist

• Is the post actually marked as “Published”?
• Is it scheduled for future?
• Did the timestamp change after editing?

6. Template or JavaScript Interference

If you’ve customized your Blogger theme heavily, a broken script can interfere with routing.

Especially:

• Modified <b:if cond= conditions
• Overwritten permalink structure
• Custom 404 redirect scripts

Test This

Switch temporarily to a default Blogger theme. If the post works, your template is the problem.

My Honest Opinion (Not Everyone Will Agree)

Most bloggers blame Blogger too quickly.

In my experience, around 70% of “Page Not Found” cases are caused by:

• Editing URLs after publishing
• Deleting and reposting too fast
• Messing with custom permalink structures

We want control. Blogger prefers stability. That tension creates problems.

I’ve learned to publish cleanly once — and avoid over-optimization during the first hour.

How This Impacts SEO (And What GSC Thinks)

Google Search Console doesn’t like unstable URLs.

Repeated 404 signals:

• Reduce crawl efficiency
• Delay indexing
• Waste crawl budget (even on small blogs)

If you’re monetizing with AdSense, stability matters even more. Read:

• Google AdSense Blog Monetization Guide
• Blogging Tricks: How to Make Money from Blogging
• Earning Money from Blogging: Effective Strategies

Advanced Tip (Rarely Mentioned)

If the post URL fails but the mobile version works:

https://yourblog.com/?m=1

That means your desktop template routing is broken.

That insight alone once saved me hours of debugging.

When You Should Actually Worry

Be concerned only if:

• The post still shows 404 after 24 hours.
• GSC reports “Submitted URL not found (404)” consistently.
• Other posts start failing randomly.

At that point, audit your template or domain configuration.

Final Reflection

The Blogger “Sorry, the page was not found” error feels dramatic — but most of the time it’s temporary or self-inflicted.

What changed my blogging workflow was simple:

• Publish once.
• Wait before editing the permalink.
• Check indexing calmly instead of reacting emotionally.

Blogging isn’t just about writing. It’s about technical patience.

Read Also

• Blogger Tips: Secrets to Successful Blogging
• How to Start a Blog and the Benefits of Becoming a Blogger