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Tamilselvan K
Tamilselvan K

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Day-7🌐 Building a Creative 404 Error Page with Just HTML & CSS

Hey Devs! 👋

I recently built a simple yet visually engaging 404 error page using only HTML and CSS, and I wanted to share my experience and thought process with you all. 📘


❓ Why a 404 Page?

A 404 page is more than just an error message. It's an opportunity to show creativity, personality, and even guide the user back to your site. I wanted to create a custom error page that’s not only informative but also visually appealing. 🎨


🛠️ What I Built

Here’s the link to my 404 page:
https://404-error-page-rust.vercel.app/

It features:

A clean, centered layout

A bold "404" message with an accompanying subheading

A call-to-action button to return to the homepage

A dark theme with contrasting text for better readability


🧱 Tech Stack

I used the basics:

HTML5 for structure

CSS3 for styling and responsiveness

No JavaScript or frameworks were used—just pure frontend fundamentals. ⚙️


✨ Key Features & Techniques

  1. Responsive Centering

  2. Typography and Hierarchy

  3. Minimal Button Design

  4. Dark Theme

Everything was built to be clean, user-friendly, and responsive across devices. 📱


📚 What I Learned

Even with just HTML and CSS, you can create engaging user experiences. This project helped me:

Practice layout and styling

Improve responsiveness using Flexbox

Understand the importance of micro-interactions in UI design


🚀 What's Next?

I plan to:

Add animations using CSS transitions

Include illustrations or SVG graphics

Possibly build a collection of creative 404 pages


💬 Final Thoughts

Creating this page reminded me how powerful simple tools can be when used creatively. I encourage everyone—especially beginners—to try building their own custom error pages. It’s a small project that teaches you a lot. ✅

Let me know what you think or drop your own 404 pages in the comments below! ⬇️

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