HTTP Error 404- File or Directory not found
file or directory not pinpointed.
We are not able to locate or identify with precision where the page is you are looking for.
Please check the address.
- It should clearly mention to the visitors that the page they are looking for is not available but the language should be friendly
- Design your 404 page to have similar structure as your main website so your visitors do not feel that they have been thrown out of the website.
- Make sure you have a proper active navigation on your 404 error page and links to all the important pages / sections of your site.
- Having said the point above, I would again emphasize the need for having a link to the home page and Site map page. Site map page is probably the easiest bail out for a visitor stuck in a error.
- If you have a site search function, make sure you put your search box on the 404 page. That is another easy way visitors can find the content that they are looking for in your site.
- You can also add an option for users to report broken links.