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< error messages > is an experimental collection by artist m0dest, designed to reimagine the 404 page as a digital canvas. Rather than leading visitors to a dead end, this plugin showcases a unique artwork from the < error messages > NFT collection on OpenSea. Each 404 page serves as a space for human connection and reflection, encouraging a new way to experience the internet.
Features: 
* Fetches and displays a random piece of artwork from the < error messages > collection on each 404 page load. 
* Customizable texts for the 404 message, including the main heading, introductory message, and button texts. 
* Provides users with options to go back, view the homepage, or see the full artwork collection on OpenSea.
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to the OpenSea API to fetch NFT artwork for display on the 404 page.
Details: 
– Service Name: OpenSea API 
– Purpose: Fetches NFT data (name, image, and traits) from the < error messages > collection for display on your 404 error page. 
– Data Sent: The plugin makes a request to the OpenSea API using a predefined collection ID and NFT token ID. It sends the following headers: 
 – <code>accept: application/json</code> 
 – <code>x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY</code> (optional, configurable in the plugin settings). 
– Data Received: The response includes NFT details such as the display animation URL, collection metadata, and traits. 
– Terms of Service: <a href="https://opensea.io/tos" rel="nofollow ugc">OpenSea Terms of Service</a> 
– Privacy Policy: <a href="https://opensea.io/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">OpenSea Privacy Policy</a>
The API requests are made on every 404 page load to dynamically fetch a random artwork from the NFT collection.

< error messages > 404

Transform your site's 404 page into art from the < error messages > collection by m0dest.

Kaspars

Set any page to be used as the 404 error page under “Settings > Reading”.

Custom 404 Error Page

Use any static page as the 404 error page.

< error messages > 404 vs Custom 404 Error Page