We all know the feeling of clicking on a link and getting the dreaded “404 Not Found” error message. It’s frustrating, and it can be a real downer when you’re trying to find something specific online. Fortunately, if you’re the website owner, there’s something you can do about it! With Google Search Console, you can fix those 404 errors and help your website visitors find what they’re looking for. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to use Google Search Console to fix Not found (404) errors on your website.
History of 404 page
The history of the 404 page is a long and varied one. The first known instance of a 404 error was recorded in 1989 by CERN physicist Tim Berners-Lee. He was trying to access a website that didn’t exist, and his browser displayed a message saying “404 Not Found”. Since then, the 404 page has become an iconic part of the internet and has been used by many websites to add a bit of personality to their error messages.
There are now even websites devoted to documenting and celebrating the best 404 pages out there. One such site, 404 Pages, has been collecting examples of creative and humorous 404 pages since 2010. So if you’re ever feeling down about hitting a dead end on the internet, just remember that you’re not alone—and that some people have put a lot of effort into making sure that your experience is as entertaining as possible.
What is Not found (404)?
“Not found” is one of the most common errors that can occur when trying to access a website. It simply means that the page you are trying to reach does not exist. There are many possible causes of this error, but the most common is that the page has been moved or deleted.
If you see this error while trying to access a website, there are a few things you can do to try and fix it. First, check the URL to make sure it is spelled correctly. If it is, then try reloading the page or clearing your browser’s cache and cookies. If neither of these works, then you can try using Google Search Console to submit a request for the page to be re-indexed.
Google Search Console is a free service from Google that helps website owners troubleshoot issues with their sites. If you think the “not found” error on your site is due to a problem with how Google is indexing your pages, then you can use Search Console to submit a request for re-indexing. This process can take up to a week, so be patient and keep checking back until the issue is resolved.
How to fix Not found (404) with Google Search Console
If you’re getting Not found (404) errors in your Google Search Console, there are a few things you can do to fix them.
First, you go to Google Search Console,
After opening the Google Search console menu, on the lift side you have to go to the page option,
After clicking on the pages option, you will see a list of indexed and non-indexed pages,
In this menu, you can see the reasons why your pages were not indexed,
But in today’s article, we will talk about 404 pages,
As soon as you click on Not found (404), a list of unindexed pages and their URL will appear in front of you.
After opening not found (404) pages and their URL, you have to go to the Google search console main menu and there you will see the REMOVAL option under the Pages option.
Go to the Removal option and open it in a new tab by right-clicking on it.
You will see the option of temporary removal in front of you,
Now you have to copy the URL of all the pages one by one that is not indexed by Not Found (404), After clicking on New Request, a new window will open in front of you.
Here you have to paste the URL you copied, After clicking on next you will be asked to submit the request.
After submitting the request Your URL will be removed temporarily.
Google takes 24 to 48 hours to permanently remove this URL from your site.
This way you can remove all your not found (404) pages from your site.
