Standard: File Not Found (404 Error) Page
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Definitions
A page that notifies a visitor they have found a broken link, gives suggestions of where to go next, and may ask them to report the problem.
Content requirements
- Each Web area must include a page that appears when someone follows a broken link into that area.
- The error page must provide useful links, including at minimum a link to the area's home page in the main body.
- Optionally, you may include an HTML form that sends an error report.
- After submitting the form, the visitor will receive a thank you page that includes useful links.
Also see:
Creating a 404 (File Not Found) Page
Examples
Office of Water 404 Page
Region 5 404 Page
Air and Radiation 404 Page
Full Metadata about this standard
Name File Not Found (404 Error) Page
Tracking number NT00000000
Type Standard
Required or Recommended Required
Effective date 01/01/2004
Date approved 07/01/2011
Category Links and Navigation, Required Pages
Web Council review by 07/01/2013 (or earlier if deemed necessary by the Web Council)
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