=== 404 to 301 === Contributors: joelcj91,is_code Tags: 404, 301, 302, 307, not found, 404 redirect, 404 to 301, 301 redirect, seo redirect, error redirect, 404 seo, custom 404 page Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=XUVWY8HUBUXY4 Requires at least: 3.0 Tested up to: 4.3 Stable tag: 2.0.5 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Automatically redirect, log and notify all 404 page errors to any page using 301 redirect for SEO. No more 404 Errors in WebMaster tool. == Description == If you care about your website, you should take steps to avoid 404 errors as it affects your SEO badly. 404 ( Page not found ) errors are common and we all hate it, even Search engines do the same! Install this plugin then sit back and relax. It will take care of 404 errors! = What is 404 to 301? = *Handling 404 errors in your site should be easy. With this plugin, it finally is.* 404 to 301 is a simple but amazing plugin which handles all 404 errors for you. It will redirect all 404 errors to any page that you set, using 301 (or any other) status. That means no more 404 errors! Even in Google webmaster tool you are safe! You will not see any 404 error reports in your webmaster tool dashboard. > #### 404 to 301 - Features > > - You can redirect errors to any existing page or custom link.
> - No more 404 errors in your website. Seriously!
> - You can optionally monitor/log all errors.
> - You can optionally enable email notification on all 404 errors.
> - You can choose which redirect method to be used (301,302,307).
> - Will not irritate your visitors if they land on a non-existing page/url.
> - Super Light weight.
> - Increase your SEO by telling Google that all 404 pages are moved to some other page.
> - Completely free to use with lifetime updates.
> - Developer friendly.
> - Follows best WordPress coding standards.
> - Of course, available in [GitHub](https://github.com/joel-james/404-to-301)
> > [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/404-to-301/installation/) | [Docs](http://iscode.co/docs_cat/404-to-301/) | [Screenshots](https://wordpress.org/plugins/404-to-301/screenshots/) **Bug Reports** Bug reports for 404 to 301 are always welcome. [Report here](http://iscode.co/support/). **More information** - [404 to 301 - Plugin Homepage](https://iscode.co/product/404-to-301/), containing more details and docs. - Follow the developer [@Twitter](https://twitter.com/Joel_James) - Other [WordPress plugins](https://profiles.wordpress.org/joelcj91/#content-plugins) by [Joel James for is_code()](https://iscode.co/) **404 Errors and Redirect - More Details** If you are confused with these terms 404,301, redirect etc, [refer this page](https://moz.com/learn/seo/redirection/) to know more about the redirect and SEO. == Installation == = Installing the plugin - Simple = 1. In your WordPress admin panel, go to *Plugins > New Plugin*, search for **404 to 301** and click "*Install now*" 2. Alternatively, download the plugin and upload the contents of `404-to-301.zip` to your plugins directory, which usually is `/wp-content/plugins/`. 3. Activate the plugin 4. Go to 404 to 301 tab on your admin menus. 5. Configure the plugin options with available settings. = Need more help? = Please take a look at the [plugin documentation](http://iscode.co/docs_cat/404-to-301/) or [open a support request](http://wordpress.org/support/plugin/404-to-301/). = Missing something? = If you would like to have an additional feature for this plugin, [let me know](http://iscode.co/support/) == Frequently Asked Questions == = What is the use of 404 to 301? = It will increase your SEO by redirecting all 404 errors using SEO redirects. = Can I monitor 404 errors? = Yes. You can. If you enable logs from settings, it will list all the errors. = How can I clear logs? = Select 'clear logs' from bulk actions and submit. It will delete all log data from your db. = Can I get email notifications? = Yes. You can enable email notifications on each 404 errors (optional). = I need more details = Please take a look at the [plugin documentation](http://iscode.co/docs_cat/404-to-301/) or [open a support request](http://wordpress.org/support/plugin/404-to-301/). == Other Notes == = Bug Reports = Bug reports for 404 to 301 are always welcome. [Report here](https://iscode.co/support/). == Screenshots == 1. **Settings** - Settings page of 404 to 301. 2. **Error Logs** - Logged 404 Errors. == Changelog == = 2.0.5 (03/09/2015) = **Improvements** - Added option to avoid search engine crawlers/bots from logging errors. **Bug Fixes** - Fixed error log per page issue. = 2.0.4 (26/08/2015) = **Bug Fixes** - Fixed an issue where error log table is not being created. = 2.0.3 (21/08/2015) = **Bug Fixes** - Fixed a serious issue which may cause SQL injection attack. = 2.0.2 (16/08/2015) = **Bug Fixes** - Fixed an issue with https redirect. - Fixed an issue with url preg_match. = 2.0.1 (29/07/2015) = **New Feature** - Now you can log/monitor all 404 errors (optional). - You can get email notifications on 404 errors (optional). - You can select existing pages from dropdown to set as redirect page. - New plugin home page. **Improvements** - Upgraded to WordPress plugin coding standard. - Documented all functions. = 1.0.8 = * Very minor bug fix * Tested for WP 4.2 = 1.0.7 = * Fixed options saving issue in admin page. * Improved performance. = 1.0.6 = * Tested with latest version. * Improved structure. = 1.0.5 = * Bug fix. * Fixed permission issue on redirect link on plugin activation. = 1.0.4 = * Bug fix. * Fixed permission issue on activating along with some security plugins like WordFence. = 1.0.3 = * Added official support forum. = 1.0.1 = * Added official website details. = 1.0.0 = * Added first version with basic options. == Upgrade Notice == = 2.0.5 = * - Added option to avoid search engine crawlers/bots from logging errors.