Creative 404 pages from the web [Part 1]

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Error 404 pages are a great way to redirect lost visitors back to your website’s homepage, but they can also work to give you a second chance to re-engage your visitor. The best way to do this is to create something light, creative, amusing or engaging and most importantly include a link to get your visitor back to where they need to be.

We’ve searched the web for some great 404 pages and here’s what we’ve come back with:

Zivity 404

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This is an amusing image that is sure to raise a smile!

Wufoo 404

404

This quirky image has links to each page on the site.

Soocial

404

Another amusing image where you can alert the webmaster about the problem.

Deaxon

404

A simple page explaining how the visitor got there and a link to the homepage.

rush68

404

A retro-themed image with a link back to the homepage.

Github

404

This 404 includes a search bar to help the user find what they were looking for.

RetardZone 404

404

Another amusing graphic.

Planetgeek 404

404

A twist on the classic Error 404 page…

PatternTap 404

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Another funny graphic to raise a smile out of a lost visitor.

Studentmarket

404

Another quirky graphic.

BrightKite

404

A simple 404 page with links to different parts of the site.

Virgin Holidays Cruises

404

A great 404 page that boasts an element of EDGE animation