Qlue Custom 404
Version
1.5.2 & 2.5.0 (last update on Dec 11, 2012)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
46
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Date Added
3 April 2011
This means you can improve on the ugly standard error page and generate an error page that's user friendly, navigational and even include a search box to help direct the user to the page they are looking for.
Features:
Return the correct HTTP error (many other extensions do not do this and it's important for SEO!)
Detect errors (eg 404 Page not found) and display a custom page in your own template
Custom error page can include modules!
Images
Must be conflicting with some kind of core joomla script because I cannot create a new menu item with this plugin enabled. If I disable, no problem publishing a new item. I cannot have a client enabling and disabling this plugin every time, so its pretty much worthless...
This is a well thought-out extension that installs easily and works first time, and could be especially useful to those upgrading sites from J1.5-2.5 (as I am currently doing). If all you want is a good-looking and helpful custom error page, you'll be more than happy with the free version. I paid for the pro version because I wanted the ability to redirect changed URLs to a new page.
I'm a Joomla novice and was having a very difficult time setting up a custom 404 error page. I found the Qlue Custom 404 Pro extension, downloaded it and installed it in a very short time. It did an excellent job for me and was very easy to set up.
Installed and working on several servers but had issues that were server related. I opened dialouge with the developer who was helpful, prompt and knowledgable. Within a short time the issue was narrowed down on our server, changed and the link checker worked flawlessly.
This is a very useful tool for sorting that boring but vital job of link checking. A big thankyou for such an excellent product.
This is a very useful tool for sorting that boring but vital job of link checking. A big thankyou for such an excellent product.
Qlue Custom 404 works very well for the standard errors when generated from within a Joomla site. In my site I could not get a reference to the Qlue error 'page' to work for non Joomla site components, but that was easily overcome by creating a second identical error 'page' and pointing to it from a conventional .htaccess file in the site root.
Much better than relying on the standard 404 error pages etc. as you can direct the user immediately back into your main site.
Especially useful when major site updates break a lot of existing search engine references.
Qlue is simple to install and configure.
Much better than relying on the standard 404 error pages etc. as you can direct the user immediately back into your main site.
Especially useful when major site updates break a lot of existing search engine references.
Qlue is simple to install and configure.
Very nice piece of software,
very simple interface - easy to integrate and follow, very usefull and does what it says,
i opted for the pro version, well worth the dough!
the only snag i can point out, is that if you're running a home page which is module based, the customizable redirection text area will appear in the content area - below the modules - but still, you're better off landing in the homepage rather than an ugly 404 page - it would have been nice to have been able to redirect from within the component to a specific joomla a specific menu item rather than to use the htaccess to point it at the qlue content id., which is dependent on the parent.
but other than this - it's great!
very simple interface - easy to integrate and follow, very usefull and does what it says,
i opted for the pro version, well worth the dough!
the only snag i can point out, is that if you're running a home page which is module based, the customizable redirection text area will appear in the content area - below the modules - but still, you're better off landing in the homepage rather than an ugly 404 page - it would have been nice to have been able to redirect from within the component to a specific joomla a specific menu item rather than to use the htaccess to point it at the qlue content id., which is dependent on the parent.
but other than this - it's great!
This extension installs quickly and easily. It does a good job of picking up error messages and allowing me to to redirect them to the proper pages. Having recently upgraded a site to 2.5, I had a lot of URL cleanup work to do, and this extension has been quite helpful. I'm using the commercial version and think it's worth it for the extra features.
Worked straight out the box. Was so impressed in the first coupld of mins I bought the pro version straight away.... best few quid I have spent.
We have a MASSIVE joomla/virtuemart site which is moving to a new server, and we have just had a custom router.php written... so all our links have changed.
The ability to view broken links and easy fix them has been a godsend.
I only wish there was a way to export a list of redirects into a csv so I could add them to the .htaccess file.
Nice job to the Devs.
We have a MASSIVE joomla/virtuemart site which is moving to a new server, and we have just had a custom router.php written... so all our links have changed.
The ability to view broken links and easy fix them has been a godsend.
I only wish there was a way to export a list of redirects into a csv so I could add them to the .htaccess file.
Nice job to the Devs.
In less than 30 minutes I paid for this, downloaded it, uploaded, and configured it.. This does exactly what I wanted and it is spot on!! My client is happy and I am too!
This works right out of the box, really. There are options to customize it, but those really are optional. After playing with the non-commercial version for 20 minutes, I was happy to pay for the pro version. Setup there is a little more involved, but it's not that bad. Yes, there are changes to the .htaccess file, but they are straightforward.
The ability to track broken links has been quite useful. The major project we're working on right now involves cutting over to a new site from an old one, so knowing what is missing - and being able to redirect them to the correct page - has been great.
Well worth the cost!
The ability to track broken links has been quite useful. The major project we're working on right now involves cutting over to a new site from an old one, so knowing what is missing - and being able to redirect them to the correct page - has been great.
Well worth the cost!
Upon realizing that K2 component articles have been deleted - a lot of broken links from indexing were noticed. While re-indexing is taking place, it was imperative to "fix" all the broken links directing to the site.
Tried the non-commercial version and it work "out the box." Realizing the value of this extension, we have upgraded to their commercial version for 19 bux. FAST fix for all the broken links (including 500's) - less than 10 minutes - the site is fully functional. That was done without reading their documentation. The only thing we are still struggling is assigning modules to custom pages - perhaps it is time to read the manual... :)
Tried the non-commercial version and it work "out the box." Realizing the value of this extension, we have upgraded to their commercial version for 19 bux. FAST fix for all the broken links (including 500's) - less than 10 minutes - the site is fully functional. That was done without reading their documentation. The only thing we are still struggling is assigning modules to custom pages - perhaps it is time to read the manual... :)
I was struggeling with many 404 errors on my magazine website. I have done some changes in the menu and categories as well, there is a large live forum too. So that I started to solve out redirections and page not founds. I tried one component but it didn'n work properly, then I discovered Qlue custom 404. Installation in a bit, set the 404 page with my custom and description includes link to the homepage. Job done in 5 minutes. No htaccess file changes needed in my case (non-profi version in use). Thank you guys!
This component is easy to figure out (I didn't need any guides, just poked around) and quick to set up. You can add some htaccess code to change the error page to the custom one you've created with Qlue, at which point users will see a fully-integrated 404 / 500 / 403 page.
That means these errors will be displayed within the content area of your template, so the user never leaves the template and will retain access to menu items or other important navigation functions (like searching).
It also notifies you after X attempts to visit a broken URL, so you can locate what needs to be rewritten and address those issues.
I have the commercial version, it's totally worth it. I'm very happy with the functionality and support - I got a reply within minutes of sending a question.
That means these errors will be displayed within the content area of your template, so the user never leaves the template and will retain access to menu items or other important navigation functions (like searching).
It also notifies you after X attempts to visit a broken URL, so you can locate what needs to be rewritten and address those issues.
I have the commercial version, it's totally worth it. I'm very happy with the functionality and support - I got a reply within minutes of sending a question.
Easy to use, no issues installing or configuring. Support has been responsive to requests for additional help / features.
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