How do I fix WordPress “404 Not Found” errors on my pages?

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A “404 Not Found” error on your WordPress site usually means the server couldn’t find the specific page requested. If this is happening across your entire site, the culprit is likely a corrupted .htaccess file or a “permastruct” glitch. This often occurs after moving your site to a new host or changing your URL structure.

To fix it, the easiest first step is to “flush” your permalinks. Navigate to Settings > Permalinks in your dashboard and simply click “Save Changes” without changing anything; this forces WordPress to regenerate your rewrite rules. If individual pages are 404ing, check for broken internal links or deleted content. We recommend using a redirection plugin to send users from old, broken URLs to active pages, preserving your SEO value. Our Care Program includes regular broken link checks to ensure your visitors never hit a dead end.

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