Hello! 404

1. What is 404
404 is an http error code, that the requested page does not exist. Code 404, the first “4″ on behalf of a client error, such as the wrong web address; code after the two figures represents the specific error message. Is, when the user entered the wrong link, return to the page. The purpose of this is to tell viewers they requested page does not exist or link errors while using the website to guide users to other pages rather than close the window to leave.

Simple page with Google’s brand is consistent with the spirit of it covers the basic description of an error message and problems.

2. Why do we need 404 pages
Search engine spider requests a URL, get “404″ status response, or know the URL has failed and is no longer indexing the page, the URL to the Shuju center said the feedback from the index database pages removed, of course, removal process may take a long time; when search engines are “200″ status code, will be considered 该 URL is valid, would be to index and will be its inclusion in the index database. Therefore, the custom 404 error page not only enhance the user experience of good practices, but also for search engines is also very important.

3. A good 404 pages should follow the concept of
① provide concise problem description, visitors with easy words to eliminate frustration, make visitors go to a place rather than retreat.
② to provide a reasonable solution, supporting visitors completed the interview objectives.
③ personalized friendly interface to enhance the access experience.

Language, with humor, and kind of sticker pictures to dispel the user’s frustration

http://dict.qq.com/404.html

4. NO! Refused boring
A good design has a 404 error page can help you avoid losing the trust of users and potential users to build relationships and you can keep your users to browse your site longer. Here we bring some creativity to the 404 interface design reference, hope you like them and get inspiration from:
Methods① : the overall consistency
404 pages also need to retain the basic elements of this site, or your site so that it looks so confused when the user can recall why they are in here;

Methods②: allow users to go with you
Useful links to the user, to avoid too simple and technology-rich design with a pull back to the user, report the error cause, or to provide contact information, to reduce frustration, to reduce those painful, no help information. Increase in recommendations for the user to follow you go, turn the user into using the specified page;


Methods③: a relaxed style of hand-painted graffiti
Hand-painted with a relaxed expression relaxed frame of mind, 404 is not terrible, please forgive our beautiful mistake;


Methods④: exquisite detail description
Unfortunately, sophisticated design to attract customers often stop to watch, look closely, for fear of missing the details, when the user is fine when moved, will be added to your Web site for more love and affection of love;

Methods⑤: Chuchukeren apology
Impressed with the emotion the user, to retain their close and leave;

Methods⑥: contrast scenes to be materialized
With actual objects 404 designed for the elements of the page, you can better fit the theme and site, there are incomparable realistic kind, is a good means of expression;


Methods⑦: a means of humor and interesting plot
Grandmother could not find my pet it! Oh ~ ~ sitting on the bottom under the original … …
Error ah lovely to see all of this, you will also angry for the 404 small error What? Relax and bring humor to the wrong circumstances, the original error can be very beautiful … …

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