dstiles - 9:44 pm on Mar 21, 2009 (gmt 0)

Ok, guys. Thanks for the feedback.

I can't say SERPS has ever been a problem with this technique.

The design of the 404 is ancient and was set up following advice elsewhere, back when google was a twinkle in the Creator's Eye. It's well over-due for a redesign. Trouble is, some of the sites are equally ancient and their owners ain't paying maintenance for 'em. They're a tight-wad lot, customers. :(