Articles Tagged '404'
Introduction to Defensive Web Design
Christian VasileThere are several types of design and every web designer decides for himself which approach he takes, but today we take a look at a particular one of them, called Defensive web design. What does it mean? The defensive design is also called contingency design and refers to the idea that the interface has to be designed in such a way that potential failures will not force the user away from your webpage, but will keep him there. The contingency design can contribute a lot to your success, because all designers know there is not a product without flaws, therefore getting the best out of these flaws will help you keep your visitors close. Contingency design is familiar to a context that happens a lot in the stores. When the client goes and asks for something that is not in stock, he will not get rejected. The shop assistant will most of the time recommend another product. The defensive design does the same thing: takes the client's mind away from the problem and helps him with information or makes him try again.
70 Unique Examples Of 404 Error Pages For Your Inspiration
Valters BergspicsWhat does 404 error page mean? It's just a page that shows up when user tries to browse the page that doesn't seems to exist anymore - link may be broken, moved, or even it has never existed and never will. Popular and good looking pages will always have good 404 error pages both from creative and functional point of view. Why? - if user hits such error page, it should do the best to help reader find what he is searching for, otherwise he will go away and may never come back. Let's check some really well done error pages to get inspiration for our own creative 404 page?
How to Create a Custom Error 404 page for WordPress
Kevin StanleyThis tutorial will teach you how to create an error 404 page for your WordPress powered site. If you already have an error 404 page you will learn how to make it a bit more user-friendly and dynamic. An error 404 is when a visitor tries to access a page that does not exist. Sometimes people tend to overlook this feature, and never think about designing for it. Taking the time to make a user-friendly 404 page could mean the difference in a user staying on your website, or leaving.
