404 Errors All Over Your Site? Here's How to Fix Them

Nothing kills a user’s trust like landing on a broken page. If your website is showing multiple “404 Page Not Found” errors, it not only frustrates your visitors — it also hurts your Google rankings. Here’s how to clean up 404s the right way.

What is a 404 Error?

A 404 error means the browser couldn’t find the page you linked to. The page either no longer exists, the URL was typed wrong, or something broke during a site update or migration.

Common Causes of 404 Errors:

• Deleted or renamed pages without setting up redirects
• Changes to your permalink structure in WordPress
• Typos in internal links or menus
• Broken links from old blog posts or other websites

How to Find 404 Errors on Your Site:

• Google Search Console: Check the “Coverage” report under Indexing
• BrokenLinkCheck.com: Free tool to scan your entire site
• Ahrefs / SEMrush: If you have access, these premium tools are excellent at catching broken URLs
• Server logs: View your site’s error logs if you have hosting access

How to Fix Them:

1. Set Up 301 Redirects

Use a plugin like Redirection (WordPress) or your `.htaccess` file (Apache) to permanently redirect the old/broken URL to a new, relevant one.

2. Update Internal Links

Go through your menus, footers, and in-content links to make sure they point to working pages.

3. Restore Missing Content

If a key page was deleted accidentally, restore it from a backup or rebuild it using Google's cache or the Wayback Machine.

4. Create a Helpful 404 Page

If a visitor still lands on a broken link, your 404 page should guide them back to your homepage or most popular content — not just say “page not found.”

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