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Custom 404 Page for WordPress

Custom 404 PageSo I was bored around 4am and decided to build out a custom 404 page for my blog…

Here is the script I used for the typing effect.

If you want a custom 404 error page on your WordPress blog, simply edit the 404.php page in your theme.

Typically found here:

wp-content/themes/(your active theme)/404.php

Here are some funny 404 pages that inspired me:

Update: (8-13-2009) Due to the recent redesign, the custom 404 page is no longer as cool. I’ll work on another concept soon.

6 Comments for “Custom 404 Page for WordPress”

  1. Michael Robinson says:

    Let’s not forget 404 pages can be a money maker in addition to providing URL error information for your visitors.
    How? By including advertisment for affiliate links, or your own links for that matter.
    Thanks for listening.
    Michael

  2. JBourne says:

    Wow, that’s really good and creative. How long did it take you to make?

  3. Tanner Hobin says:

    @JBourne Thanks! About a half hour to find the right image and typing effect script, then another half hour coding and styling it.

  4. Bob Lipply says:

    Very cute. You did that at 4am? You are good.

  5. That is some good stuff. It always seems the best ideas come at night. Thanks Tanner for sharing your insightful revelation. It will help a lot.

  6. xandra says:

    Wow, thanks for the tips.
    I’ll try them out this weekend!

    Xandra