=== SEO 404 Redirect Manager - 404 pages redirect to homepage===
Contributors: voviln
Tags: 404, 301 redirect, 404 error, page 404, custom 404
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.7.1
Requires PHP: 5.6
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Redirects users from 404 pages to the homepage or a custom URL using a 301 redirect, enhancing user experience and SEO.

== Description ==

The **SEO 404 Redirect Manager** plugin provides a simple and effective way to manage 404 (Page Not Found) errors on your WordPress site. By redirecting users from non-existent pages to your homepage or a custom URL, you can improve user experience, reduce bounce rates, and enhance your site's SEO performance.

**Key Features:**

- **Homepage Redirection:** Easily redirect all 404 errors to your site's homepage with a single checkbox.
- **Custom URL Redirection:** Specify a custom URL to redirect users when they encounter a 404 error.
- **SEO-Friendly:** Utilizes 301 redirects to ensure search engines understand the redirection, preserving your SEO rankings.
- **User-Friendly Settings:** Intuitive settings page within the WordPress admin dashboard for easy configuration.

**Use Cases:**

- Prevent users from seeing a generic 404 error page by guiding them to relevant content.
- Consolidate link equity by redirecting outdated or broken links to your homepage or a specific page.
- Enhance the overall navigation experience on your website.

**Why Choose SEO 404 Redirect Manager?**

Managing 404 errors manually can be time-consuming and inefficient. This plugin automates the redirection process, ensuring that your visitors are seamlessly guided to valuable content, thereby improving engagement and retention.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `seo-404-redirect-manager` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Go to "Settings > SEO 404 Redirect Manager" to set your custom login URL.
4. Save the changes. The plugin will display the new login URL after saving.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I redirect 404 errors to multiple URLs based on certain conditions? =

Currently, the **SEO 404 Redirect Manager** allows redirection to either the homepage or a single custom URL. If you require more advanced redirection rules, consider extending the plugin or using additional redirection plugins that offer conditional logic.

= Will this plugin affect my site's SEO? =

Yes. By using 301 redirects, search engines understand that a page has been permanently moved, preserving your SEO rankings. Properly managing 404 errors can improve user experience and reduce bounce rates, positively impacting your site's SEO.

= Is this plugin compatible with all WordPress themes? =

The plugin is designed to work seamlessly with all standard WordPress themes. If you encounter any compatibility issues, please contact the plugin developer for support.

= How can I track which URLs are causing 404 errors? =

While this plugin handles redirections, it doesn't log 404 errors. To track and monitor 404 errors, consider using additional plugins like [Redirection](https://wordpress.org/plugins/redirection/) or integrating with Google Analytics.

== Screenshots ==

1.Is the SEO 404 Redirect Manager on the admin plugins page.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release of SEO 404 Redirect Manager.
* Features:
  - Redirect 404 errors to homepage.
  - Redirect 404 errors to a custom URL.
  - Admin settings page for easy configuration.