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404 Links Management

Learn how to monitor and manage 404 errors in your store using SEOFlow.

404 Monitoring​

Automatic Detection​

  • SEOFlow automatically detects 404 errors
  • Monitors all pages on your store
  • Tracks error frequency and patterns

Dashboard Overview​

  • View all 404 errors
  • Sort by frequency
  • Filter by date range
  • Export error reports

Managing 404 Errors​

Viewing 404 Details​

  1. Access 404 Dashboard

    • Navigate to "404 Links" in SEOFlow
    • View list of detected 404 errors
    • See error frequency and first/last occurrence

  2. Error Information

    • Source URL
    • Referrer URL
    • Error frequency
    • First detected date
    • Last detected date

Taking Action​

  1. Create Redirects

    • Click "Create Redirect" for any 404
    • Choose appropriate destination
    • Set redirect type (301/302)

  2. Ignore Errors

    • Mark errors as ignored
    • Add to exclusion list
    • Set custom ignore rules

  3. Bulk Actions

    • Select multiple 404s
    • Create redirects in bulk
    • Export selected items

404 Analytics​

Error Patterns​

  • View error trends
  • Identify common patterns
  • Track resolution rates

Impact Analysis​

  • SEO impact assessment
  • Traffic loss estimation
  • Priority scoring

Automated Features​

Auto-redirect Suggestions​

  • AI-powered destination suggestions
  • Similar URL matching
  • Content-based recommendations

Notification System​

  • Email alerts for new 404s
  • Custom notification rules
  • Priority-based alerts

Best Practices​

  1. Regular Monitoring

    • Check 404 dashboard daily
    • Review error patterns
    • Address high-priority issues

  2. Redirect Strategy

    • Use 301 for permanent fixes
    • Create meaningful destinations
    • Test redirects after creation

  3. Maintenance

    • Clean up old 404s
    • Update outdated redirects
    • Document resolution process

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

  1. Missing 404s

    • Check monitoring settings
    • Verify tracking code
    • Review exclusion rules

  2. False Positives

    • Adjust detection settings
    • Update ignore rules
    • Check URL patterns

  3. Performance Impact

    • Optimize monitoring frequency
    • Adjust notification settings
    • Review data retention

Reports and Export​

Available Reports​

  • Daily 404 summary
  • Weekly trend analysis
  • Monthly resolution report

Export Options​

  • CSV format
  • Custom date ranges
  • Filtered exports