The 404 Error page – Page Not Found – is often neglected by designers, mostly because it’s not something you see right away, or something you even process when you do see it. But if you neglect the 404 Error page, you’re missing out on an opportunity to redirect users to content you want them to see.
Here’s how you create your own 404 page.
Once you get the basics down, check out this great compilation of fun, useful, and creative solutions to the lost/mistyped URL:
49 Nice and Creative Error 404 Pages » [via coudal]
1. Thou shalt not abuse Flash.
2. Thou shalt not hide content.
3. Thou shalt not clutter.
4. Thou shalt not overuse glassy reflections.
5. Thou shalt not name your Web 2.0 company with an unnecessary surplus or dearth of vowels.
6. Thou shalt worship at the altar of typography.
7. Thou shalt create immersive experiences.
8. Thou shalt be social.
9. Thou shalt embrace proven technologies.
10. Thou shalt make content king.
The 10 Commandments of Web Design »