The error means that your browser is able to communicate with the server but the resource you were looking for isn’t there.
Determining why
404 errors can occur in a large variety of situations. Here are some questions to consider while troubleshooting:
- Was the resource was moved or deleted on the server?
- Does the link have a typo in it?
- Did you type in the wrong URL?
- Does the file exist in the correct location on the server?
Generally a web developer will try to avoid 404 errors at all costs since Google doesn’t like seeing them but if you find a 404 link on a website you may want to check if the website includes a search function that may allow you to find what you’re looking for.