Acceptable percentage of 404s

jonnydoe · 2006-12-05, 08:45 AM

I just had a freesite rejected for "connection issues" so I guess it must have 404ed when reviewed. I have been submitting galleries so my traffic has been heavier than normal. What is a normal amount of 404s? Yesterday when the gallery was reviewed (and also my heaviest traffic day ever) I was right around 3% (which seems pretty high to me). Do I need to get on my host?

Useless · 2006-12-05, 08:50 AM

"Connection issues" usually means that your server is responding slowly or not at all. That is not a 404. A 404 is produced when contact to the server is made, but the file is missing.

jonnydoe · 2006-12-05, 08:55 AM

OK...I know my stuff is there so the 404s could be coming from surfers trying to dig down into my domain for more stuff?

Maybe I'm to the point I need to consider upgrading my hosting or finding a new one...

Linkster · 2006-12-05, 10:15 AM

If youre having connectivity issues that would be more in the range of 500 errors - and yes - if you are getting those you need different hosting
The 404s are normal although you could probably look at your stats and see what pages they were trying to GET - there are scripts that run in the wild looking for all types of pages on sites - if youre only getting 3% thats pretty good

jonnydoe · 2006-12-05, 01:50 PM

Thanks for the input... I'm looking into hosting alternatives but I'm not ready to jump yet since this is my first issue. I guess it would be a non-issue if it weren't for all the crappy gallery traffic I'm getting.

Mateusz · 2006-12-05, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linkster

If youre having connectivity issues that would be more in the range of 500 errors - and yes - if you are getting those you need different hosting
The 404s are normal although you could probably look at your stats and see what pages they were trying to GET - there are scripts that run in the wild looking for all types of pages on sites - if youre only getting 3% thats pretty good

So true, my stats, depending on domain, show 3-15% of all request are 404s but when I check details 99% are some weird script attempts.

As Linkster said if your site/gallery was 404 most likely you would get ignored or banned off the bat (especialy if it was gallery) rather then rejected for conection issues.

Mr Spock · 2006-12-06, 02:12 AM

Who do you host with?

jonnydoe · 2006-12-06, 02:14 AM

webair...service has been solid. stats suck. It is a basic cheapo account though...

PS I don't know why GG is putting this weird quote under my name whe it only takes me 3.2 minutes...

2006-12-05, 08:45 AM	#1
jonnydoe Stupid risks make life worth living Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 381	Acceptable percentage of 404s I just had a freesite rejected for "connection issues" so I guess it must have 404ed when reviewed. I have been submitting galleries so my traffic has been heavier than normal. What is a normal amount of 404s? Yesterday when the gallery was reviewed (and also my heaviest traffic day ever) I was right around 3% (which seems pretty high to me). Do I need to get on my host? __________________ Adult Hosting Submission Programs Adult Sponsors

2006-12-05, 08:50 AM	#2
Useless Certified Nice Person Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dirty Undies, NY Posts: 11,268	"Connection issues" usually means that your server is responding slowly or not at all. That is not a 404. A 404 is produced when contact to the server is made, but the file is missing. __________________ Click here to purchase a bridge I'm selling.

2006-12-05, 08:55 AM	#3
jonnydoe Stupid risks make life worth living Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 381	OK...I know my stuff is there so the 404s could be coming from surfers trying to dig down into my domain for more stuff? Maybe I'm to the point I need to consider upgrading my hosting or finding a new one... __________________ Adult Hosting Submission Programs Adult Sponsors Last edited by jonnydoe; 2006-12-05 at 09:22 AM..

2006-12-05, 10:15 AM	#4
Linkster NO! Im not a female - but being a dragon, I do eat them. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sex Delta Posts: 5,084	If youre having connectivity issues that would be more in the range of 500 errors - and yes - if you are getting those you need different hosting The 404s are normal although you could probably look at your stats and see what pages they were trying to GET - there are scripts that run in the wild looking for all types of pages on sites - if youre only getting 3% thats pretty good __________________ Pussy Chompers Porn Links NSCash

2006-12-05, 01:50 PM	#5
jonnydoe Stupid risks make life worth living Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 381	Thanks for the input... I'm looking into hosting alternatives but I'm not ready to jump yet since this is my first issue. I guess it would be a non-issue if it weren't for all the crappy gallery traffic I'm getting. __________________ Adult Hosting Submission Programs Adult Sponsors

2006-12-06, 02:12 AM	#7
Mr Spock You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vulcan Posts: 695	Who do you host with?

2006-12-06, 02:14 AM	#8
jonnydoe Stupid risks make life worth living Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 381	webair...service has been solid. stats suck. It is a basic cheapo account though... PS I don't know why GG is putting this weird quote under my name whe it only takes me 3.2 minutes... __________________ Adult Hosting Submission Programs Adult Sponsors