How to Generate 404 Pages With Personality

HOWTO

Turn Lost Visitors into Engaged Users — Start your topic-based website with Summrly and generate AI-powered 404 content

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Create Your First Topic

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Add Keywords

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Brand Details

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Complete Setup

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Let's get you set up with your first content topic. This will only take a few minutes.

What to Expect

We'll guide you through 5 simple steps to create your first content topic:

Choose a topic - The main subject you want to create content about
Add keywords - Terms your audience searches for
Set brand details - Tell us about your business
Select template - Choose your content layout
Start creating - Generate your first content

Brand Details & Template

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Why this matters

This information helps us tailor the content to your brand's voice and style. We'll use it to:

Match your brand's tone and personality
Incorporate your unique value propositions
Reference your products/services naturally
Maintain consistency across all content

Brand Name*

Website URL We'll use this to understand your existing content

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AI API Key Leave blank to use our default key

Preferred Content Tone*

Tone Preview:

Our professional tone creates content that is polished, well-researched, and authoritative while maintaining clarity and precision in communication.

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Published on: | Author: Summrly Team

Generate 404 Pages with Personality — And Keep Visitors on Site

You don’t need a boring “Page Not Found” error. With Summrly, you create a content-first website where AI generates helpful, branded 404 pages with humor, navigation, and CTAs — so lost visitors stay engaged and find what they need.

Why a Content-First Website Solves High Bounce Rates on 404s

Most 404 pages increase bounce rate. Summrly turns them into opportunities: generate friendly messages, search bars, popular links, and brand-aligned tone — so users don’t leave when they hit a dead end.

How to Create a Helpful 404 Page in 5 Steps

Create Your First Topic – Enter your niche (e.g., “blog,” “e-commerce,” “SaaS”).
Set Up Your Content Focus – Choose your brand voice (e.g., “funny,” “helpful,” “minimalist”).
Add Keywords – Include terms like “404,” “page not found,” or “where to go.”
Brand Details – Add your tone, logo, and key site sections.
Complete Setup – Generate AI-powered 404 copy with navigation and humor.

Want to turn dead ends into second chances?

Enter your topic in the form above and let Summrly generate your first engaging 404 page — no design or coding needed.

Case Study: TechTrend Hub

A tech blog had a 92% exit rate on 404 pages. They used Summrly to generate a branded 404 with AI-powered copy like “Oops! That page took a coffee break.” It included a search bar and links to top posts. Bounce rate on 404s dropped to 41%, and time on site increased.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can AI write good 404 messages?
Yes. Summrly generates tone-matched, helpful, and sometimes humorous copy that keeps users engaged.
Can I add links or search?
Absolutely. Include links to popular content, categories, or a search bar.
Does it work with any website platform?
Yes. Copy and paste into WordPress, Webflow, or custom sites.
Will this improve user experience?
Yes. A friendly 404 reduces frustration and guides users back into your site.
How do I get started?
Enter your topic in the form above and generate your first personality-packed 404. Turn Lost Visitors into Engaged Users — Start your topic-based website with Summrly and generate AI-powered 404 content.

Summary

You don’t need to lose visitors at 404 errors. With Summrly, you create a content-first website that generates branded, helpful 404 pages — so you keep users engaged and reduce bounce rate. Enter your topic in the form above and turn dead ends into second chances.