{"id":14355,"date":"2025-02-27T16:17:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T15:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/?p=14355"},"modified":"2025-02-28T08:27:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T07:27:37","slug":"what-does-404-error-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/en\/blog\/sta-znaci-404-greska","title":{"rendered":"What does a 404 error mean and how to fix it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-07b7b7eb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><h1 class=\"container wp-block-post-title\">What does a 404 error mean and how to fix it?<\/h1>\n\n\n<p>404 error is one of the most common problems faced by internet users.&nbsp;<strong>This error indicates that the requested page was not found, which can negatively affect the user experience and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/en\/blog\/how-hosting-affects-your-sites-seo-and-google-ranking\">SEO ranking<\/a>&nbsp;web sites.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many users find the solution quite complicated, but there are a few simple steps that anyone can take! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1314\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sta-znaci-404-greska-i-kako-da-je-popravite.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Stranica na kojoj je prikazana 404 gre\u0161ka sa sajta TrueFalse Hosting, sa porukom na srpskom da tra\u017eena stranica nije prona\u0111ena\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sta-znaci-404-greska-i-kako-da-je-popravite.jpg 1314w, https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sta-znaci-404-greska-i-kako-da-je-popravite-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sta-znaci-404-greska-i-kako-da-je-popravite-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sta-znaci-404-greska-i-kako-da-je-popravite-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sta-znaci-404-greska-i-kako-da-je-popravite-145x76.jpg 145w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1314px) 100vw, 1314px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading container\">What is important to know?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"container\">A 404 error causes problems with user experience and SEO.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are simple steps to fix the error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"container\">Understanding the cause can help prevent future problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u0160ta je u stvari 404 gre\u0161ka?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What Is 404 Error - Seo Course\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cRqSPHw_4YQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It represents the message users see when they try to access a page that doesn't exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, she <strong>means that it is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/en\/blog\/introduction-to-servers\">the server successfully received the request<\/a>, but cannot find the requested resource<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Korisnici \u010desto do\u017eivljavaju frustraciju kada nai\u0111u na ovu gre\u0161ku, \u0161to mo\u017ee rezultirati gubitkom posetilaca ili potencijalnih kupaca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A 404 error can be displayed in different ways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>404 Not Found Error<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>404 HTTP 404<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>404 Page Not Found<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Error 404 Not Found<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HTTP 404 Not Found<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why am I getting a 404 error?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common causes is wrongly entered URLs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the error can occur when the webmaster deletes or moves the page without updating the links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HTTP Status Codes - What do they mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HTTP status codes are numerical labels returned by the server in response to an HTTP request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>100\u2013199<\/td><td>Informational responses \u2013 Informacioni<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>200\u2013299<\/td><td>Successful responses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>300\u2013399<\/td><td>Redirects \u2013 Redirekcija<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>400\u2013499<\/td><td>Client errors - An error on the client side<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>500\u2013599<\/td><td>Server errors - Error on the server side<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kako re\u0161iti 404 gre\u0161ku?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Popravlja-4041-1024x771.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Popravlja-4041-1024x771.png 1024w, https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Popravlja-4041-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Popravlja-4041-768x578.png 768w, https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Popravlja-4041-101x76.png 101w, https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Popravlja-4041.png 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A good tool is half the battle - whether it's a physical tool for repair or a digital tool for programming and design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When a user encounters a 404 error, it is important to quickly identify the cause and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/en\/blog\/5-tips-for-choosing-the-right-web-hosting\">take steps\u00a0toward a solution<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">URL verification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prvi korak jeste provera ta\u010dnosti URL adrese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the user can try to refresh the page or go back to the previous page and click the link again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using diagnostic tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using diagnostic tools can be very helpful. <a href=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/sto-je-google-search-console-i-kako-je-koristiti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Search Console<\/a> allow users to identify errors on their site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through these tools, users can get detailed reports on which pages are missing and where broken links are located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contacting the webmaster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the user is unable to resolve the issue on their own, contacting the webmaster may be a useful option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The user should provide as much information as possible, including the URL that leads to the error, so that the webmaster can respond quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">404 Error Prevention - Avoid errors before they happen!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jump-over-404-1024x574.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jump-over-404-1024x574.webp 1024w, https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jump-over-404-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jump-over-404-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jump-over-404-135x76.webp 135w, https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jump-over-404.webp 1312w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Data analytics enables businesses to make better decisions - 90% of all data in the world has been created in the last few years<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Preventing 404 errors is key to maintaining website functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proper link management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each time it is created or modified&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/truefalsehosting.rs\/en\/blog\/what-is-url-basics-and-importance\">url<\/a>, it is important to check its functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Using analysis tools<\/strong>: Using tools like Google Search Console or Screaming Frog can help identify broken links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Redirecting links<\/strong>: When changing URLs, it is important to set a 301 redirect to the new URL so that users and browsers are properly directed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organizing internal links<\/strong>: Internal links should be checked regularly to make it easier for users to navigate and avoid 404 errors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regular content updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The constant presence of new content keeps the site relevant and useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Track outdated pages<\/strong>: It's time to regularly review the content on the site and identify pages that are outdated or irrelevant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get informed about changes<\/strong>: When the structure of the site changes or when new pages are added, it is important to update all relevant links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>User engagement<\/strong>: Encouraging users to report broken links can help detect and correct errors more quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementing these strategies can significantly reduce the risk of 404 errors on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740645088460\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Does 404 error affect SEO and how can I fix it?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes, it can negatively affect SEO because it reduces the user experience.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740645254500\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>Can 404 errors cause indexing problems for my site?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes, if search engines frequently encounter 404 errors, it can affect the indexing of the site, as non-existent pages will be considered inaccessible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740645270883\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What should I do if search engines keep indexing a page that no longer exists?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>You can request removal from the Google index through the Google Search Console tool or use <code>410 Gone<\/code> a status code that signals that the page does not exist permanently.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740645314546\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>Could the 404 error be caused by hosting issues?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes, in rare cases a poorly configured server or hosting configuration errors can cause errors to display incorrectly.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740645333707\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How do I prevent users from leaving my site after encountering a 404 error?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>A custom 404 page with useful links, a search box, and suggested content can help keep visitors on the site.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740666122011\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can a 404 error be automatically redirected to another page?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes, it is possible to set up a 301 or 302 redirect to automatically redirect users to the relevant page.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>404 gre\u0161ka je jedan od naj\u010de\u0161\u0107ih problema sa kojima se susre\u0107u korisnici interneta.&nbsp;Ova gre\u0161ka ozna\u010dava da tra\u017eena stranica nije prona\u0111ena, \u0161to mo\u017ee negativno uticati na korisni\u010dko iskustvo i&nbsp;SEO rangiranje&nbsp;web sajtova.&nbsp; Mnogi korisnici smatraju da je re\u0161enje poprili\u010dno komplikovano, ali postoji nekoliko jednostavnih koraka koje svako mo\u017ee preduzeti! \u0160ta je va\u017eno znati? \u0160ta je u stvari 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