=== 404 Redirect to Homepage or Custom URL ===
Contributors: Dominopress
Donate link: https://buymeacoffee.com/wpwiki
Tags: 404 redirect, 404 to homepage, custom 404 redirect, broken link fix, SEO redirect
Requires at least: 4.7
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automatically redirect 404 errors to your homepage or any custom URL.

== Description ==
🚀 **The Ultimate 404 Redirect Solution for WordPress** - Automatically redirect visitors from broken pages to your homepage or any custom URL (including external sites) with just one click. Boost SEO rankings by replacing 404 errors with SEO-friendly 301 redirects.

**Why Choose This Plugin?**
✔ **SEO Optimized**: 301 redirects preserve your search rankings better than 404 errors
✔ **User Experience**: No more dead ends for your visitors
✔ **Flexible Redirection**: Works with any URL (internal pages or external websites)
✔ **Lightweight**: No performance impact on your site
✔ **Zero Configuration**: Set it and forget it

🔗 **Professional WordPress plugin by [DominoPress](https://dominopress.com)** - Trusted by 1000+ websites

== Installation ==
1. Go to *Plugins → Add New* in your WordPress admin
2. Search for "404 Redirect to Homepage or Custom URL"
3. Click *Install Now* and then *Activate*
4. Configure under *Settings → 404 Redirect*

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How does this plugin help my SEO? =
This plugin automatically converts 404 errors into 301 redirects, which tells search engines that pages have permanently moved. This preserves your search rankings much better than showing 404 errors.

= Can I redirect 404 pages to external websites? =
Yes! You can enter any valid URL including external websites (e.g., https://example.com). Perfect for affiliate marketers or site migrations.

= Will this slow down my website? =
Not at all. The plugin is lightweight and only activates when a 404 error occurs, with zero impact on normal page loads.

= What's the difference between this and other redirect plugins? =
This plugin focuses specifically on 404 errors with a simple, no-nonsense interface. No complicated rules or settings - just pure 404 redirection.

= Can I track how many 404 redirects are happening? =
While this plugin doesn't include analytics, you can use Google Analytics to track 404 pages by checking your "Page Not Found" reports.

== Screenshots ==
1. Simple settings page - Just enable and enter your redirect URL
2. Redirection in action - Showing a 404 page automatically redirecting
3. Mobile-friendly interface - Works perfectly on all devices

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.0 =
* Improved User Experience

= 1.0.1 =
* Fixed: Readme.txt formatting issues
* Improved: SEO optimization in description
* Added: More detailed FAQ section

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release with core functionality

== Upgrade Notice ==
1.0.1 - Recommended update for all users with improved documentation
1.0.0 - First stable release