404tutorial.com Website Review

A 404 error page is a default page displayed when you visit a URL (website address) which does not exist on the server. In order words your computer or browser is trying to load a page which does not exist on the server. You can reach a 404 page by attempting to view an image, do*nload file or view webpage which does not exist on the server. The most common cause of a 404 error is a spelling mistake. Check the URL in your browser and make sure there is no obvious spelling mistakes. Carefully compare the file names you have uploaded to the server with what your typing in the browser. Your hosting server is CaSe SenSitIVe, this means if you view a URL in capital letters and the files on the server are in lower case letters, If you uploaded a file called WebSite.html and tried to browse to it at a URL like this: You will be shown a 404 error because you have not used capital letters in the file, the following would work: There are online services you can use to scan your entire website for 404 bad links, below is one we recommend. HOW CAN I CUSTOMIZE A 404 PAGE SO THAT I SHOW MY OWN ERROR PAGE? Using your free hosting cPanel, click Error Pages, Select the domain you wish to customize 404's on, in the 404 (Not Found) box enter the URL of the page you would like to display in place of the standard 404 page. for example enter: The most common reason why you reach a 404 is due to incorrect spelling in the browser URL bar.