Websites Make Getting Lost Funny with Original 404 Pages
Jessica Marcel — September 5, 2009 — Marketing
References: problogdesign
Websites are competing more and more to upgrade the experience for their audience. With so many choices on the web, a truly successful website needs to round out the Internet experience for everyone that visits. In the case of these sites, they’ve made their virtual dead end--the 404 page--another happy surprise on their already rocking websites.
Each of the websites on the Pro Blog Design site approaches 404 pages from a different, though usually comical, perspective. When visitors get lost on your site, you can let them get annoyed, or you can surprise them with a joke. Which sounds like more fun to you?
Each of the websites on the Pro Blog Design site approaches 404 pages from a different, though usually comical, perspective. When visitors get lost on your site, you can let them get annoyed, or you can surprise them with a joke. Which sounds like more fun to you?
Trend Themes
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Innovative 404 Pages — Opportunity for websites to differentiate themselves by creating unique and humorous 404 pages for their users.
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Enhanced User Experience — Websites can enhance user experience by turning a frustrating error page into an enjoyable one.
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Creative Branding — 404 pages can become an extension of a website's branding message through creative and customized designs.
Industry Implications
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Web Design — Web designers can offer innovative 404 page designs as a value-added service to their clients.
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Marketing — Marketers can use creative 404 pages to reinforce brand messaging and increase brand awareness.
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E-commerce — E-commerce sites can leverage 404 pages to redirect users to similar products and potentially increase sales.
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