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y2chuck -> custom 404 page? (12/20/2005 17:05:41)

I have a client who is using a shared host and FrontPage 2003 extensions and I have just finished redesigning their site. I had planned to use a .htaccess file for redirects and a custom 404 page, but I don't think FP allows a .htacess file to exist. Is there something in FrontPage adminstrator that'll allow for a custom 404 to be created? The client has a main web and 3 sub-webs and I don't want to change anything lest I break something by mistake.
I know absolutely nothing about FrontPage or Frontpage extensions so please forgive my ignorance!



Kitka -> RE: custom 404 page? (12/20/2005 17:50:09)

Hi Jason,

Welcome to OutFront Forums.

quote:

but I don't think FP allows a .htacess file to exist


FrontPage actually creates an .htaccess file in root directory itself, and often you can get away with a minor edit, without FP chucking a wobbly. Adding a custom 404 is usually one it is comfortable with. Adding mod_rewrite has it taking a fit and refusing to allow you to publish. But there are ways around it.

You can't do any real damage by test editing the current .htaccess. Don't touch any of the stuff placed there by FP, just add your custom 404 line underneath it, then save.

Then test it by trying to open the site live from within FP, or publish. If it works, well and good, if it doesn't, just edit .htaccess to remove the line you added, and test again to ensure that FP will allow you to open/publish the site.



traveler98 -> RE: custom 404 page? (12/20/2005 23:05:47)

What is the difference between a 301 and a 404 redirect?



Kitka -> RE: custom 404 page? (12/20/2005 23:32:15)

301 is the code for a page or file which has been flagged as "moved permanently" and 404 is a simple "page or file not found" error.

If 301 is indicated, there is always a new location specified in the rule. Whereas if a 404 is returned, there is no redirection found/indicated by .htaccess

Here is a useful page that explains HTML Status codes

http://www.w3.org/Protocols/rfc2616/rfc2616-sec10.html#sec10

<edited for clarity and more detail>



traveler98 -> RE: custom 404 page? (12/21/2005 0:11:26)

Kitka-

That is useful, thanks.

Scott



BobbyDouglas -> RE: custom 404 page? (12/21/2005 1:17:42)

You might find the Custom Error page Generator tutorial helpful. I noticed it doesn't really go into much detail for the novice, but if you have any questions after reading that page, I will gladly make the changes so it will be more helpful for the next person with the same question.



Kitka -> RE: custom 404 page? (12/21/2005 3:52:12)

BobbyDouglas,

Your generator looks as though it might be useful in some circumstances, but for most ... it seems to me to be unnecessarily complex and complicated.

For instance - I'd hate to receive an email for every 403 error that is generated as result of all my mod_rewrite rules [&:]

I guess I am a devoted fan of the KISS principal. [;)]



BobbyDouglas -> RE: custom 404 page? (12/21/2005 14:16:34)

By setting up the e-mail system, I have found and fixed MANY errors. But I agree, it isn't for everyone.



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