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What are some best practices for designing effective 404 pages?
**Host:** Joining us today is web design expert Sarah Jones to discuss something everyone has likely encountered – the dreaded 404 error page. Sarah, thanks for being here.
**Sarah:** Happy to be here.
**Host:** We all know that sinking feeling when you click on a link and get greeted with ”Oops! Looks Like You’ve Hit a Dead End.” What’s your take on how these pages are handled, and what are some best practices for website owners?
**Sarah:** Well, a 404 page is inevitable, websites evolve and things change. But what happens next is crucial. While some sites just offer the basic “Page Not Found” message, others have turned these pages into opportunities.
**Host:** Can you elaborate on that?
**Sarah:** Absolutely. Some sites use humor, interesting visuals, or even offer related content to keep users engaged and perhaps even lead them to discover something new. But ultimately, it comes down to user experience. A broken link can frustrate viewers and leave a negative impression.
**Host:** Interesting point. What do you think readers think of these different approaches? Is a friendly, conversational tone more effective, or should a 404 page be purely functional?
