To view and customize your 404 page:

1. Access Your 404 Page

• Open Pages panel
• Click System Pages at the bottom
• Select 404 page

The default 404 page includes:

• Error explanation
• Homepage link
• Search functionality
• Standard error message

To create a custom 404 page:

1. Create New Page

• Add new page in Pages panel
• Move to Unlinked section

2. Set Custom Design

• Preview current 404 page
• Select custom page from dropdown
• Include error message
• Add navigation links (homepage, search)

SEO Considerations:

• Custom 404 pages may trigger "Soft 404" warnings in Google Search Console
• This warning doesn't affect site visibility
• To avoid warnings either:
  • Use System Default 404 page
  • Add noindex tags to custom page

Best Practices:

• Maintain consistent site design
• Provide clear error explanation
• Include helpful navigation options
• Keep messaging friendly and helpful

Note: Google flags custom 404 pages because they appear as regular pages claiming non-existence. This is normal and won't impact your site's search performance.

Remember to test your 404 page regularly to ensure all links and navigation options work correctly.

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