=== 404-to-start ===
Contributors: 1manfactory
Donate link: http://1manfactory.com/donate 
Tags: 404, start, start page, page not found, redirect, umleiten, startseite, fehler
Requires at least: 3.0
Tested up to: 3.2
Stable tag: 1.3

Send every 404 page not found error directly to start page (or any other page/site) to overcome problems with search engines

== Description ==

If you don't like the typical 404 page than you can redirect all 404 page not found errors permantly (or temporarily) to the start page or any other site/page you like.

This will help you solve problems with external bad links which are not under your influence.

Chose between 301 - Moved permanently (default) and 302 - Moved temporarily.

== Installation ==

1. Upload 404-to-start to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Adjust settings

== Remove plugin ==

1. Deactivate plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
2. Delete plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress

It's best to use the build in delete function of wordpress. That way all the stored data will be removed and no orphaned data will stay.

== Screenshots ==

1. Basic Settings

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= 301 or 302? =

It is generally not recommended to use a 302 redirect unless you are a search engine expert and can make a unique redirect page for each search engine. Each of the three major search engines (Google, Yahoo and MSN) process 302 redirects in a different manner. [How to Write a 301 or 302 Website Redirect Using Php](http://www.ehow.com/how_2319373_write-301-302-website-redirect.html)

= Is there anything I should be aware of? Any limitations?  =

No.

= How can I support you? =

Post a comment on [404-to-start](http://1manfactory.com/4042start)

= What is the plugin page?  =

[404-to-start](http://1manfactory.com/4042start)

= Do you have other plugins?  =

Check out my other [Wordpress Plugins](http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/profile/1manfactory)

= Where do I post my feedback? =

Post it at the plugin page: [404-to-start](http://1manfactory.com/4042start)

== Upgrade Notice ==

Just do a normal upgrade.

== Changelog ==

= 1.3 (03.03.2011) =
* Set custom target Url (any page or site you like)

= 1.2 (24.02.2011) =
* tested with Wordpress 3.1

= 1.1 (10.02.2011) =
* new settings menu
* chose between 301 and 302 redirect
* tested with Wordpress 3.0.5

= 1.0 (02.01.2011) =
* first version

== Upgrade Notice ==

Just do a normal upgrade.

== To do ==

More translations. Does someone wants to help?