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By: David Shaw

David Shaw — Tue, 13 May 2008 07:52:14 +0000

@Kola
It depends on what pages you are looking to optimize.

I would suggest a link to your category pages. Maybe links to your recent posts.

By: Koka Sexton

Koka Sexton — Tue, 13 May 2008 03:47:51 +0000

Good work on the 404. My site has a set of links to my most popular posts and I have been wondering what else I could do. Thanks for the tips.

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By: Jacinda

Jacinda — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:59:10 +0000

I like the way yours is set up, but is there a reason you don’t have a search box in it as well? I know there’s one in the top right corner of every page, but would having one right at the top of the site map not help at all? I don’t think it would hurt at least.

By: David Shaw

David Shaw — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:05:10 +0000

@FFB

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You can use the contact page to send me any questions you may have!

By: FFB

FFB — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:02:57 +0000

I’m learning so much with Wordpress every day! I just figured out how to view my 404 page! Thanks again for the great article.

By: David Shaw

David Shaw — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:01:52 +0000

@FFB
In the examples I just chucked my details onto the end of the URL, as there would not be a page called that, so for your site you are looking for this:
http://freefrombroke.com/davidshawprotycoon

Hope that helps

By: FFB

FFB — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:58:47 +0000

This is some great practical advice. I just went and adjusted my 404 page. Here’s my question though…How can I see what my 404 page looks like? I’ve tried going through different pages but they are all coming up. I want to make sure my changes work properly. And I like the SEO advice too!

By: David Shaw

David Shaw — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:29:00 +0000

@Syed
The page looks alot better now! Should improve your Bounce Rate.

By: Syed Balkhi

Syed Balkhi — Fri, 02 May 2008 12:15:21 +0000

David I am glad that you did put it on the negative side and made me aware. I have already fixed it last night when I saw the post

Will be looking to hear from your response. What else can I change….

Let me know