Everyone has encountered a 404 error while surfing the internet. The 404 error can be quite annoying when you are in a hurry and looking for information. The most annoying thing is that you do not know whether your internet is bad, the website is bad or you entered a wrong link. In this article we explain what a 404 error means and why it occurs.
What is a 404 error?
Don’t we all groan when we see a black web page with a 404 error message? This error message prevents you from going further and accessing more information on the website you are trying to visit. Most users simply close the page and view another link.
The 404 error is caused when a user tries to open a web page that doesn’t exist. Well, maybe it did once, but it’s gone now. There are actually a few reasons that can cause the error. The 404 error is a client-side error; meaning that the user is (mostly) not to blame. That should ease your worries a little bit.
The 404 error is a client-side error. This means that it doesn’t matter what browser you’re using. The error can occur for the same website you’re trying to reach, regardless of whether you’re using Chrome or Explorer. There are a few reasons why you might get a 404 error on a website.
