[jacktheking]

So, recently I came across a creative 404 Error which linked me to http://notfound.org . Well, instead of having a classic and plain '404 Not Found' page, why dont we have a better one? Also, helping the community at the same time.

Are you willing to install http://notfound.org 404 Not Found?

Also, share sites with similar idea below! ^^

[Fergal]

Are you willing to install http://notfound.org 404 Not Found?

Have you tried it on one of your own sites Jack? If you have, how is it working out for you?

[jacktheking]

Are you willing to install http://notfound.org 404 Not Found?

Have you tried it on one of your own sites Jack? If you have, how is it working out for you?

No. I'm looking for pet 404 error. That is also the reason why I'm asking for similar sites. Hopefully I will find something that I like to help.

[ksridharprasad]

Hi Friends,

Several times I am getting this message in Google Chrome web, am I right. What this notfound.org do for us?

[jacktheking]

Hi Friends,

Several times I am getting this message in Google Chrome web, am I right. What this notfound.org do for us?

It basically change the '404 Not Found' into a 'missing person' page.

[ksridharprasad]

Hi Jacktheking,

All these happen due to server problem in the site or problem with the browser?

--- 06 Nov 2014, 16:29 ---

Hi Jacktheking,

All these happen due to server problem in the site or problem with the browser?

[jacktheking]

Hi Jacktheking,

All these happen due to server problem in the site or problem with the browser?

--- 06 Nov 2014, 16:29 ---

Hi Jacktheking,

All these happen due to server problem in the site or problem with the browser?

The server/site. You will get this error if the page does not exist.

For more information, http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_404 .

[CyberFreak]

I have come across this a while ago. One of the biggest PTC sites use this on their 404 error pages. While it probably doesn't really make a difference to find those people, it is still making a 404 error page a bit more useful.

[ksridharprasad]

Hi Jacktheking,

Thanks for the response and link, I will check-up with the link?

[shamzblueworld]

I did not know about this, thanks for sharing jack. But this have made me think, is it possible to make your 404 errors useful in any other way? I mean, can you direct it to another links as well, or maybe do anything else without? I don't have any idea about it as of yet, but it would be very handy if one does that. Maybe redirects it to another page on the site or show similar options to the viewer, would be cool too.

[jacktheking]

I did not know about this, thanks for sharing jack. But this have made me think, is it possible to make your 404 errors useful in any other way? I mean, can you direct it to another links as well, or maybe do anything else without? I don't have any idea about it as of yet, but it would be very handy if one does that. Maybe redirects it to another page on the site or show similar options to the viewer, would be cool too.

I think (not sure) that it is possible. Check this, http://www.htaccessbasics.com/404-custom-error-page/ .
I have not try but.. it should work?

[shamzblueworld]

Thanks jack, but they have only explained how to redirect the 404 error page to the index page, but is it possible to actually have a 404 error page already setup on your site, with manual description of the error plus your content... it should be possible.
Any php developer here?

[CyberFreak]

Create a new file (you can call it anything) and design your 404 error page.

Edit your htaccess file to include the following line

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ErrorDocument 404 /file.ext

Obviously change "file" to the file name you gave the file and change ext to the file extension (html, php etc) such as

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ErrorDocument 404 /404.html

Then users who visit a non existant page will be redirected to the page you specify containing details of the error and helpful links.

[shamzblueworld]

Create a new file (you can call it anything) and design your 404 error page.

Edit your htaccess file to include the following line

Code: Select all

ErrorDocument 404 /file.ext

Obviously change "file" to the file name you gave the file and change ext to the file extension (html, php etc) such as

Code: Select all

ErrorDocument 404 /404.html

Then users who visit a non existant page will be redirected to the page you specify containing details of the error and helpful links.

Thanks Fowler, I'm gonna try this. Awesome!

[yashrajkarthikey2]

You can build php file of 404 to target it to keyword related pages or some special user oriented or website tour pages.

[kat82]

So, recently I came across a creative 404 Error which linked me to http://notfound.org . Well, instead of having a classic and plain '404 Not Found' page, why dont we have a better one? Also, helping the community at the same time.

Are you willing to install http://notfound.org 404 Not Found?

Also, share sites with similar idea below! ^^

For WordPress users, there is a better way to deal with 404 pages. Simply search for Redirect 404 to similar pages plugin and you will be done after installation. Works like charm.