How to force 404 for domain 2

[1DMF]

Hello,

I'm trying to remove my site from Google so I can set it up correctly with a redirect and get the one domain indexed.

Only for the site removal request to work I need to create a 404 error.

I've removed the site from IIS but if you try to go to the domain it returns a 400 error.

how do I force a 404 for a given domain so I can instigate the site removal from google.

thanks, 1DMF

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[ChrisHirst]

leave the site on the server but remove all pages.




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[1DMF]

that was too obvious, it's stupid!


D'oh!

"In complete darkness we are all the same, only our knowledge and wisdom separates us, don't let your eyes deceive you."

"If a shortcut was meant to be easy, it wouldn't be a shortcut, it would be the way!

 

[1DMF]

however , that just gives a 403!

so now what?

"In complete darkness we are all the same, only our knowledge and wisdom separates us, don't let your eyes deceive you."

"If a shortcut was meant to be easy, it wouldn't be a shortcut, it would be the way!

 

[Sheco]

What if your site has only one page: default.asp

<%
response.Status = "404 Not Found"
%>

 

[1DMF]

Thanks Sheco,

I'd actually worked this out eventually myself and all is fine.

The site is removed and I now have a proper redirect set up.

Let's hope google likes that better that the old set up!



"In complete darkness we are all the same, only our knowledge and wisdom separates us, don't let your eyes deceive you."

"If a shortcut was meant to be easy, it wouldn't be a shortcut, it would be the way!