How to Add a Custom 404 Error Page in Blogger (2025 Guide)

How to Add a Custom 404 Error Page in Blogger (2025 Guide)

 

Don’t lose visitors! Learn how to create and add a custom 404 error page in Blogger to improve user experience and SEO. 2025 working method with YouTube help link.

What Is a 404 Error Page?

A 404 error page appears when someone tries to visit a broken, deleted, or incorrect link on your blog. Instead of showing a blank or confusing error, you can design a custom page that:

Explains the error clearly
Redirects users to helpful pages
Keeps visitors engaged
Improves SEO and blog professionalism

Why You Need a Custom 404 Page

Without a custom 404 page:

• Visitors might bounce and never return
• It hurts your blog's trust and SEO
• Missed opportunity to guide users to useful content

Step-by-Step: How to Add a Custom 404 Page in Blogger

Method: Use Blogger Settings to Insert Custom Message

1. Go to Blogger Dashboard → Settings
2. Scroll down to Errors and Redirects → Custom 404
3. Click the “Custom 404” section
4. Add your custom HTML code or plain text like:

<h2>Oops! Page Not Found</h2>
<p>The page you are looking for might have been moved or deleted.</p>
<p><a href="/">Go back to Home</a> | <a href="/search">Search the blog</a></p>
<p>Check out our latest videos on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@androidpols" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@androidpols" target="_blank">TikTok</a>.</p>

5. Save.

Now when a broken link is accessed, Blogger will show your custom 404 message.

Want a More Stylish Design?

Use this sample HTML for a clean look:

<div style="text-align:center; padding: 40px;">
  <h1 style="color:#ff4757;">404 - Page Not Found</h1>
  <p>Sorry, the page you're looking for doesn't exist.</p>
  <a href="/" style="background:#007bff; color:white; padding:10px 20px; border-radius:5px; text-decoration:none;">Back to Home</a>
  <p style="margin-top:20px;">Explore more on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@androidpols" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=yourPlayStoreID" target="_blank">Google Play Store</a>.</p>
</div>

Replace Play Store ID and YouTube handle with your real accounts.

Optional: Add Redirects for Popular Broken Links

You can redirect broken links to working ones from:

Settings → Errors and Redirects → Custom Redirects

Example:
/old-page.html → /new-page.html

Great for renamed posts or deleted content.

Pro Tips for Custom 404 Pages

• Add Search bar: Help users find what they’re looking for
• Include Popular posts widget
• Show Recent posts using Blogger’s gadget
• Link to YouTube tutorials or App downloads for engagement

Useful Backlinks for Readers: Don’t Do This:

Mistake	Fix
❌ Leaving default Blogger 404	✅ Add custom content to guide visitors
❌ No home link on 404 page	✅ Always add “Back to Homepage”
❌ Ignoring broken links	✅ Use Google Search Console to find them

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Suleiman Inuwa

https://www.androidpols.com.ng/

I am a professional website developer and also an SEO expert.