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AskApache Google 404 is a must-have WordPress plugin that uses some ajax and a couple tricks to display a very helpful and SEO Error Page. The default displays Google Search Results for images, news, blogs, videos, web, custom search engine, and your own site.

Updated: 01/26/2008
Install Time: 10 seconds to 5 minutes
Install Difficulty: Super Easy

Demo 404 Error Page

404 Not Found page using Google Ajax Search APIClick Image

Upgrade Help:To get the new version to work if you are upgrading, Deactivate the old plugin, then remove the old plugins directory from the /wp-content/plugins/ folder, then install the new version.

Downloads

404.php Installation

  1. Upload zip/tar.gz file to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory and unzip.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to your Options Panel and open the “AA Google 404″ submenu. /wp-admin/options-general.php?page=askapache-google-404.php
  4. Enter in your Google Search API Key and hit the “Update Key” Button. (Get One)
  5. Add the code to your 404.php template page by including <?php if(function_exists('aa_google_404'))aa_google_404();?> in your main content area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Google Account?

Yes.

Do I need a 404.php template file?

Only if you want to use this for your error page.

My 404.php page isn’t being served for 404 Not Found errors!?

Add ErrorDocument 404 /index.php?error=404 to your .htaccess file.

What is a Google API Key?

The Google Ajax API Key

How do I get a Google API Key?

Get Google API Key

Google 404 Screenshots

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Plugin Configuration Panel
AskApache Google 404 WordPress Plugin Configuration Panel

Search Entire Web
Search Entire Web with Google

Search Blogs
Search Blogs

Search Custom Search Engines
Search Custom Search Engines

Search Images
Search Images

Search Online Videos
Search Online Videos


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