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  • December 29, 2016 at 10:18 am #198423
    Scott G.
    Member

    I'm trying to customize my 404 error page. What I'd like to do is simple enough, but the 404 code is part of the Genesis parent theme and it specifically warns me not to make any changes. I am using the Smart Passive Income Pro child theme.

    Can anyone tell me how I can update my 404 page without disturbing the parent code?

    My website: http://www.investinggoldnow.com

    Thanks!!
    Scott

    http://www.investinggoldnow.com
    December 29, 2016 at 10:55 am #198426
    Christoph
    Member

    Hi Scott,

    you can just copy the 404.php from the parent theme to the child theme and make your changes in the copied file.

    https://www.christophherr.com | Genesis Customizations | Buy me a coffee

    December 29, 2016 at 10:59 am #198429
    Scott G.
    Member

    Thanks for your quick reply Christoph. I'm not sure how to copy the 404.php to the child theme. Can you tell me how to do that?

    Thanks, I appreciate your help!
    Scott

    December 29, 2016 at 12:09 pm #198435
    londondeb
    Member

    Hi Scott,
    I've found this plugin is the easiest way to create custom 404 pages.

    Genesis 404 Page

    It hasn't been updated in a while but I'm currently using on several sites with WP 4.7 and Genesis 2.4.2 and various child themes.

    Hope this helps.
    Debra

    December 29, 2016 at 5:39 pm #198458
    Scott G.
    Member

    Wow Debra, thank you...

    It's awesome!

    The plugin works great... look what I created: http://investinggoldnow.com/badpage

    Thanks again!

    Scott

    December 29, 2016 at 6:34 pm #198461
    Ameya Barve
    Member

    Scott, if you're using the Genesis 404 Plugin, that comes with a short code that you can use in your page:

    [genesis-404-search]

    December 29, 2016 at 6:53 pm #198462
    Scott G.
    Member

    The short code worked great!
    Thanks!!

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