{"id":57083,"date":"2025-02-26T18:04:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T10:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/?p=57083"},"modified":"2025-02-26T18:04:31","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T10:04:31","slug":"how-to-set-up-a-404-page","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/how-to-set-up-a-404-page\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up a Custom 404 Page in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>In WordPress, creating a personalised 404 page is crucial for lowering bounce rates and maintaining user engagement. This guide offers detailed instructions on how to use plugins, theme templates, and full site editing to build and modify 404 pages.<\/p>\n<p>In order to improve the user experience, it also draws attention to important components, including search boxes, homepage links, and well-liked topics. Errors may be used to increase conversions and visitor retention by creating an interesting 404 page.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Broken links and incorrectly typed URLs may cause users to encounter the dreaded 404 error page. Although this frequent problem is annoying, it also offers a chance to enhance the user experience on your website.<\/p>\n<p>A well-thought-out custom 404 page can boost conversions, lower bounce rates, and direct visitors back to helpful information. We&#8217;ll go over the significance of custom 404 pages in this post, along with some simple ways to create one in WordPress.<\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to Set Up a 404 Page on WordPress<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since a 404 error could affect the website&#8217;s performance, customising the error page is essential. In this sense, improving user experience and retention can be achieved by knowing\u00a0<span data-sheets-root=\"1\">how to set up a 404 page<\/span>\u00a0in WordPress.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In WordPress, you can create a custom 404 page in several ways.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/wordpress-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordPress hosting<\/a>\u00a0services make set-up and customisation easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here are the options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Using a 404 plugin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Editing the existing 404 page of the theme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Adding a custom 404 page if the theme does not have one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Using Full Site Editing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Also Read:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/outsourcing-wordpress-web-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5 Unignorable Benefits of Outsourcing Your WordPress Web Design<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let&#8217;s take a closer look at each option:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Using a 404 plugin<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An easy way to set up a custom 404 page in WordPress\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is to use plugins<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0With the help of a plugin, you can create a custom page and track 404 errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here is how you can add a plugin:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Log in to the WordPress dashboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the left-hand menu, look for the plugin and then &#8220;Add new&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the search bar, type the\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">name of the plugin<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0you want to use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click Install and then activate the plugin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now, create a page that will be representative of the 404-error page.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Using Full Site Editing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here are the steps to follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Locate the page where you wish to add the 404 error page\u2014typically the primary 404 page\u2014by logging into your WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your theme supports Full Site Editing (FSE), as not all themes do.<\/li>\n<li>Select the 404 error template by clicking the &#8220;Add New&#8221; button.<\/li>\n<li>After being taken to the FSE interface, you can use the provided tools to add text, photos, and other items.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the desired 404 error message in the text box that is added.<\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Save the changes. Exit the FSE interface and move to the template overview.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Navigate through the WordPress settings to handle 404 errors and select the template you created in the &#8220;Error 404&#8221; section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Save the changes in the settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Editing the existing 404 page of the theme<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many themes have a template for the 404 page, which\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">can be customised<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to the website look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here are the steps you can follow to edit:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Navigate to Appearance and then Theme File Editor on your WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n<li>Locate the 404.php file and choose your theme from the dropdown menu.<\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To make sure you don&#8217;t lose any work when themes are updated, it is best to copy the 404.php to your child&#8217;s theme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s time to make the text uniquely yours.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To make it more interesting and educational,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0you can also use pictures or other components.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Select &#8220;Update Files&#8221; to save the modifications. If the theme doesn&#8217;t have a custom 404 page, add one. And\u00a0if the theme doesn&#8217;t have a custom 404 page, add one.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Adding a custom 404 page if the theme does not have one.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the theme you use does not have the template, there are two options to add a custom 404 page: copying the 404.php file or index.php file.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here are the steps to follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose a theme that has the 404 page you wish to utilise first.<\/li>\n<li>Copy the.php file from the theme folder.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the name 404.php and move the copy to the theme folder of your website&#8217;s theme or child theme.<\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From the site&#8217;s front end, ensure everything on the page looks as expected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can follow the\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">same steps as<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0mentioned above to edit the file and then click on &#8220;Update File&#8221; to save the changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Index.php File<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Duplicate the index.php file.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rename it 404.php.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Remove the code that\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is used<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to display the posts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Customise the text and add images and other elements as per the design.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lastly, click on &#8220;Update File&#8221; to save the changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/ways-to-increase-traffic-to-your-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ways to Increase Traffic to Your Website<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Elements to Consider When Setting Up a Custom 404 Page in WordPress<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To enhance the\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">experience of the visitor<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, here are the elements you can include. Additionally, you can use\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/web-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">web analytics services<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to learn more about the user and take the right steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A search box to let the user search for the particular query<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A link to the homepage to orient visitors with the navigation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A funny message to hook the visitor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A clear and explanatory message for the error.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Additional links that help the visitors navigate the query.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The main menu provides useful links for users to visit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Display popular posts so visitors can restart their navigation from the posts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><em><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Use personalised content based on the visitor&#8217;s referral URL to make the 404 page\u00a0even\u00a0more engaging.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For example, if a user comes from a specific product page, you can display a message like, &#8220;Oops! It seems this product has moved. Check out similar items here!&#8221; This approach shows that you understand the user&#8217;s intent and increases the chances of conversions.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Final Words<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A custom 404 page can be made<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to mitigate the negative impact of a broken link or erroneous URL on the user experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can incorporate engaging and useful elements on the page to help\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the user<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0locate the page they&#8217;re looking for.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0keeps the user&#8217;s attention. By following the above 404-page\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">setup<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0recommendations,\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the user experience can be easily enhanced<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Crazy Domains<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0provides customised solutions to assist companies in improving their internet visibility and developing smooth user experiences. We&#8217;re here to support you at every stage with scalable solutions and round-the-clock assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join us now to begin easily improving the user experience on your website!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In WordPress, creating a personalised 404 page is crucial for lowering bounce rates and maintaining user engagement. This guide offers detailed instructions on how to use plugins, theme templates, and full site editing to build and modify 404 pages. 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