Are Meta Tags Necessary for 404 Error Pages?

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Are Meta Tags Necessary for 404 Error Pages?
Are keywords and description needed for a 404 error page? How to optimize a 404 page?

Answer 1

Why does it need SEO optimization? Do you want to get to the top for the query "404 Not Found - page not found"? :) It is desirable to design it well so that the user has the opportunity to go to the working pages of the site.
Here is an article on Habré about the purpose of a 404 page and how to make it as effective as possible.

Answer 2

You can use meta tags that match the theme of the site to get a small bonus from search engines)

Answer 3

And do not forget the links so that the robot can leave this page somewhere