Squarespace Tips: How to Create a Custom 404 Page for Your Website
When you're building a website on Squarespace, it's important to make sure that your visitors are always able to find what they're looking for. But sometimes, no matter how carefully you plan and design your site, a user may end up on a dead end - a 404 error page.
A 404 error page is displayed when a visitor tries to access a page on your website that does not exist or has been removed. This can be frustrating for visitors, but there's a simple solution: creating a custom 404 error page. In this blog post, we'll show you how to create a custom 404 error page in Squarespace.
Step 1: Choose a Layout
The first step is to choose a layout for your custom 404 error page. Squarespace offers a variety of pre-designed layouts that you can use as a starting point. Go to the Pages panel in your Squarespace dashboard, click the + icon, and select "Not Linked" to create a new page. Then choose "404 Page" as the page type.
Step 2: Design Your Page
Now it's time to design your custom 404 error page. You can use Squarespace's built-in design tools to create a page that matches your site's branding and style. Add images, text, and any other elements that you think will help guide visitors back to your site.
BONUS: All of our Squarespace templates come with a custom pre-designed 404 page!
Step 3: Add Navigation
Your custom 404 error page should include a way for visitors to navigate back to your site. You can add links to your homepage, other pages on your site, or even external resources that may be helpful to visitors.
Step 4: Publish Your Page
Once you're happy with your custom 404 error page, it's time to publish it. Go to the Page Settings panel and make sure that the "Visible" option is checked. Then click "Save" to publish your page.
Step 5: Link your page
In the left-hand panel, select Design —> 404 Page —> And in the dropdown, select your newly designed 404 page.
Step 6: Test Your Page
Finally, it's important to test your custom 404 error page to make sure it's working as intended. Try accessing a page on your site that doesn't exist, and make sure that your custom page is displayed instead of the default Squarespace 404 error page.
