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404 Page?

Started by TcM, Jan 24 2008 02:56 AM

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#1
TcM

Posted 24 January 2008 - 02:56 AM

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I made a custom 404 Page... But now that I' thinking what do you think if I redirect a 404 page to the homepage? Is that good for the User and SEO?

Thanks

#2
v0id

Posted 24 January 2008 - 04:01 AM

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Personally, I prefer to be thrown to an 404-page, instead of the frontpage. I don't know whether it's good for search engine optimization or not.

#3
Guest_Jordan_*

Posted 24 January 2008 - 05:19 AM

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When I click a link to a webpage that no longer exists I'd rather see the 404 page. I believe redirection is better for a webmaster though because this will keep users on your website longer.

#4
ReekenX

Posted 25 January 2008 - 03:06 PM

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All my sites with 404 error are redirecting to the homepage.. But now, I dont know it's good or not idea...

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#5
TcM

Posted 26 January 2008 - 01:54 AM

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I don't know, because for the user it might be confusing.. but I think for SEO that is better?

#6
Fjeddy

Posted 26 January 2008 - 03:20 AM

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The most important part is the user experience. Sending them back to the hompage without letting them know why, is going to confuse the user. They'll probably think they've reached their intended destination, and starts looking for the content they where hoping to get.

Never allow a user to be confused, go with the 404.

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