Do Search Engines Prefer Default or Custom 404 Error Pages?

Do Search Engines Prefer Default or Custom 404 Error Pages?

Ad: Convert visitors with Google Analytics - free â€¨ What is better? A custom 404 page or a generic one? In 2004, Barry wrote that a custom 404 page is a "must have" for usability purposes. That's so true. But what about search engines? A forum member asks, would a generic 404 page be construed as duplicate content? Well, first of all, if you're using a generic 404, who cares if it's ...
Published: 11/28/2007 7:54:30 AM
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