tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post8101987336466376377..comments2024-03-18T02:14:57.204-07:00Comments on Google Operating System: Google Toolbar and 404 Error PagesAlex Chituhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02618542750965508582noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-77215323649637703102012-10-04T04:52:45.337-07:002012-10-04T04:52:45.337-07:00Problem in IE with custom 404 page with over 512 c...Problem in IE with custom 404 page with over 512 characters and Google Toolbar and "Provide suggestions on navigation errors" turned on.<br />Instead of redirecting to Googles own page, it seems that the toolbar strips 512 charactersm, no matter what, and this way distroying the custom 404 page.<br /><br />http://codeigniter.com/forums/viewthread/222803/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-37946642658320020802010-12-20T07:57:45.946-08:002010-12-20T07:57:45.946-08:00If webmasters build websites properly in the first...If webmasters build websites properly in the first place with a customised 404 page, surely it would be better for allAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-14298526224403173742010-12-01T11:27:39.728-08:002010-12-01T11:27:39.728-08:00yeh i noticed all the broad band companies do that...yeh i noticed all the broad band companies do that now! im in the uk and noticed virgin replaces their own search page if you get it wrong! easy htaccess init!paulhttp://www.bionicweb.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-31444472045433327072010-05-22T05:27:47.429-07:002010-05-22T05:27:47.429-07:00This is an extremely helpful article, I'm in t...This is an extremely helpful article, I'm in the process of upgrading the HTTP Error Handler plugin for WordPress (http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/askapache-google-404/) and got some nice ideas on how to make it even more robust. As far as not being evil... everyone and their mothers are now doing this type of hijacking, it's becoming the new malware since everyone from yahoo, bing, anti-virus companies, DNS companies, etc.. are after search engine revenue. <br /><br />So far Google hasn't been too bad, we are all lucky they have such a responsible company.<br /><br />2cAskApachehttp://www.askapache.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-36130527330017580322009-06-08T16:01:44.147-07:002009-06-08T16:01:44.147-07:00Out of all the toolbars I have tried I like Google...Out of all the toolbars I have tried I like Google's the best. I don't use any other search engine anyway. Really, why would I. Most webmasters do their concentration of SEM to Google anyway. I understand all the babble about privacy, but if Google getting a little bit of data that helps them to make Google search better then I am for it, plus I see my stock go up :)<br /><br />Besides, I am sre IE will have their own version soon enough once they realise they can profit somehow from it.Paint Calgary Paintinghttp://www.paintcalgary.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-3148695375792321882009-04-27T01:19:00.000-07:002009-04-27T01:19:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12774262576127715201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-70206195382338870312009-04-11T21:37:00.000-07:002009-04-11T21:37:00.000-07:00Google Error We're sorry...... but your query ...Google Error <BR/> <BR/><BR/>We're sorry...<BR/>... but your query looks similar to automated requests from a computer virus or spyware application. To protect our users, we can't process your request right now. <BR/><BR/>We'll restore your access as quickly as possible, so try again soon. In the meantime, if you suspect that your computer or network has been infected, you might want to run a virus checker or spyware remover to make sure that your systems are free of viruses and other spurious software. <BR/><BR/>If you're continually receiving this error, you may be able to resolve the problem by deleting your Google cookie and revisiting Google. For browser-specific instructions, please consult your browser's online support center. <BR/><BR/>If your entire network is affected, more information is available in the Google Web Search Help Center. <BR/><BR/>We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope we'll see you again on Google. <BR/> To continue searching, please type the characters you see below:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-43953157506975510392009-04-04T02:52:00.000-07:002009-04-04T02:52:00.000-07:00I have the problem with google crowl, I can't fin...I have the problem with google crowl, I can't find 404 page on my sity, but google said: I have one 404 page.....tashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00838654666599091347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-79356801097302741812009-03-25T06:48:00.000-07:002009-03-25T06:48:00.000-07:00I have a problem on my 404 page. This is the only ...I have a problem on my 404 page. This is the only page i have the google search and when a user finds the 404 page the google search box is pre-populated with the text "404". I read this to be a server setting some where but now i can find the article. Suggestions??mviSLMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04241149978238203052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-32137940093618331622008-02-26T08:11:00.000-08:002008-02-26T08:11:00.000-08:00Yep, What happens when site has already their cust...Yep, What happens when site has already their customized 404 page?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-46516847717281786822008-02-19T11:47:00.000-08:002008-02-19T11:47:00.000-08:00"I find it very strange that people have abnormal ..."I find it very strange that people have abnormal reactions when Google does something."<BR/><BR/>Aside from the "Don't be evil" mantra, how many major corporations have actually created an aura of trust and corporate responsibility? <BR/><BR/>Why are Google and MS treated differently when doing seemingly the same thing? Many users trust Google (right or wrong) and expect the worst from MS. <BR/><BR/>People enjoy Googles customer centric approach and are quick to keep the organization on its toes. The additional attention should be appreciated.Donohohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746596965334888886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-70016245842433736632008-02-15T12:14:00.000-08:002008-02-15T12:14:00.000-08:00I took the url you posted in comment 3 and used a ...I took the url you posted in comment 3 and used a non-existent url with the base url = my website (my website gets no respect from Google anyhow).<BR/><BR/>error=http404&url=www.egorg.com/library.html<BR/><BR/>When the error appears, <I>nothing</I> having to do with my website appears. The search term offered isn't even from my base site; it's treated like an anagram.<BR/><BR/>I know I'm in google's db. I even pay adwords to advertise the site. At least, please, offer the option of going to my home page.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14068890686154048985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-83437930671593059222008-02-14T00:26:00.000-08:002008-02-14T00:26:00.000-08:00@Justin:That's strange. If I click on "Restore def...@Justin:<BR/>That's strange. If I click on "Restore defaults", Browse by Name is disabled. The same happens when I uninstall/reinstall the toolbar. Maybe you've already had an old version and Google Toolbar 5 preserved the settings.<BR/><BR/>--> <A HREF="http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/6826/toolbarsettingsv5mb6.png" REL="nofollow">Screenshot</A>Alex Chituhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02618542750965508582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-76019423026205300792008-02-13T21:04:00.000-08:002008-02-13T21:04:00.000-08:00>>>Important update. The feature is not enabled by...>>>Important update. The feature is not enabled by default.<BR/><BR/>I just installed it and it was enabled by default.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-32222431950184591122008-02-13T16:46:00.000-08:002008-02-13T16:46:00.000-08:00As already mentioned, Internet Explorer (the brows...As already mentioned, Internet Explorer (the browser used by more than 70% of the people) doesn't respect the webmasters either. If webmasters cared about their users, they would create custom error pages with alternate links, site map, search box etc. By displaying:<BR/><BR/>"Not Found<BR/><BR/>The requested URL was not found on this server."<BR/><BR/>you're not very helpful.Alex Chituhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02618542750965508582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-19845769521930706542008-02-13T16:37:00.000-08:002008-02-13T16:37:00.000-08:00Yet another example of Google changing site conten...Yet another example of Google changing site content, less than 512 bytes or not, it is not what the site owner wants. This shows no respect by Google for content producers as usual. Not quite as evil as adding links to a page which clearly is facilitating the creation of an unauthorized derivative work. Hopefully one day someone will stand up to their masses of lawyers and start wiping their ass in court.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-61522516590390525942008-02-13T05:54:00.000-08:002008-02-13T05:54:00.000-08:00Important update. The feature is not enabled by de...Important update. <B>The feature is not enabled by default.</B> I've uninstalled/reinstalled the toolbar and the feature was disabled. The custom error pages are part of the "browse by name", although Google doesn't explicitly mention this.Alex Chituhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02618542750965508582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-51129497739726454932008-02-13T05:50:00.000-08:002008-02-13T05:50:00.000-08:00i dont think that purpose is to search.we get page...i dont think that purpose is to search.we get pages which we are looking for to got to its home page.<BR/>iam a new bee and iam not very good at finding out page.if link is brokenthenno way i can fing out what iam looking formonimtwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07479833768162476997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-45168591618317457202008-02-13T05:18:00.000-08:002008-02-13T05:18:00.000-08:00The "Google hijacking" and the "IE hijacking" are ...The "Google hijacking" and the "IE hijacking" are of very different nature. Google is collecting valuable information from their users. IE offers a local feature. There is no "spying" from MS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-65939027455515459192008-02-13T03:32:00.000-08:002008-02-13T03:32:00.000-08:00The only point of this post was to tell that if yo...The only point of this post was to tell that if you think Google Toolbar hijacks 404 error pages, then Internet Explorer also hijacks them (both replace those pages with something else). I don't know if I'm biased, but I've always tried to tell what I think:<BR/><BR/>* <A HREF="http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2006/07/google-is-your-default-search.html" REL="nofollow">Google is your default search</A><BR/>* <A HREF="http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2007/03/google-forces-you-to-install-google.html" REL="nofollow">Google forces you to install Google Pack</A><BR/>* <A HREF="http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2007/11/froogle-checkout.html" REL="nofollow">Froogle Checkout</A><BR/>* <A HREF="http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2008/01/search-no-longer-main-feature-of-google.html" REL="nofollow">Search, no longer the main feature of Google Desktop</A><BR/>etc.Alex Chituhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02618542750965508582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-24776041108316598202008-02-13T03:15:00.000-08:002008-02-13T03:15:00.000-08:00Are you sure you are not from Google?Your views ar...Are you sure you are not from Google?<BR/>Your views are always too biased.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-22388218229958496442008-02-13T02:22:00.000-08:002008-02-13T02:22:00.000-08:00I found some sites that don't return custom error ...I found some sites that don't return custom error pages:<BR/><BR/>http://www.hi5.com/hjhkhjh/jkljlj<BR/>http://www.myspace.com/jkljl/jkjkjlj (the IIS error page is bigger than 512 bytes)<BR/>http://rapidshare.com/kjljlkj/jkjljkl<BR/>http://www.baidu.com/kjljlkj/jkjljkl<BR/>http://www.imageshack.us/kjljlkj/Alex Chituhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02618542750965508582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-35069853788840069752008-02-13T02:09:00.000-08:002008-02-13T02:09:00.000-08:00If the webmaster has set up a custom error page, y...If the webmaster has set up a custom error page, you'll see that error page. Google Toolbar follows the same procedure as Internet Explorer: if the error page returned by the server has less than 512 bytes, it's a default error page and they replace it. Otherwise, the user sees the custom error page.<BR/><BR/>Most sites have a custom error page (including Amazon, eBay, Google, Yahoo, Facebook etc.) By the way, do you know an important web site that doesn't have custom HTTP error pages?Alex Chituhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02618542750965508582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-32854023973137392112008-02-13T01:25:00.000-08:002008-02-13T01:25:00.000-08:00But... what happens if a webmaster has set up a pa...But... what happens if a webmaster has set up a particular page to display in case of a 404 error ? ie :<BR/>http://pages.ebay.com/sefgzergheqarg<BR/>or<BR/>http://www.amazon.com/fzgegze<BR/>?<BR/>That's when Google's option is a probelm (if it DOES redirect to a Google page in that case)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-54068212723075170312008-02-13T01:13:00.000-08:002008-02-13T01:13:00.000-08:00I don't think the purpose is to search, but search...I don't think the purpose is to search, but searching is one of the ways to find that page, in case it exists. The first option is to go to the site's homepage and find the page from there. If the site has a sitemap, Google also links to it.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, the page is not generated locally because segmenting the URL is not an easy task and because the suggestions are dependent on the URL. So you're sent to a web page:<BR/><BR/>http://linkhelp.clients.google.com/tbproxy/lh/fixurl?error=http404&url=URL<BR/><BR/>You can test the link above with different URLs.<BR/><BR/>Maybe Google should provide a separate option for this feature and include more explanations. Overall, I think it's useful and you'll not see the Google-generated page very often.Alex Chituhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02618542750965508582noreply@blogger.com