Big Problem with Optimize Press 2.0

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Hey everybody, I've got a question and I'm hoping someone here has an answer.

I love Optimize Press 2.0, but I just found a major flaw. If someone gets redirected to a page that has been updated, or doesn't exist, they get the standard 404 error page...no big deal. However, it has a search function on it! Very bad! All someone has to do is search for the term "thank you" and they're going to be directed towards your download page.

I have looked all over and can't find out how to edit the 404 page!? Does anyone know?

I currently have a support ticket filled out with them and am waiting to hear back. I was hoping to get a quick answer here though!
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  • Isn't there a switch in the dashboard that allows you to choose which pages get the search box on?

    If not, perhaps a plugin like widget logic might be of help. That depends on if your search box is hardcoded into the page.
  • Jmichaelz,

    No, there isn't a switch in the dashboard...there may have been one in the original Optimize Press, but 2.0 doesn't have one.

    I guess I could buy a plugin to set a custom 404 page, but seems like it should be able to be done within Optimize Press 2.0.

    I'll post again when I get the support ticket back.
  • It is quite easy to create custom error pages, such as the infamous 404 not found page. Because these pages are controlled by apache you can use .htaccess files to define custom 404 pages.

    All you need to do is create a .htaccess file in your public_html folder named '.htaccess', (do not put anything before the '.'.

    Now to define a custom error page for a 404 error, you need to add these directives to your .htaccess file.

    Code: ErrorDocument 404 /404.html

    Now to create your custom 404 page, you will need to create the 404.html file, in the public_html folder as well.

    So an example of the contents of the 404.html file could be:

    Code:
    <html>
    <head>
    <title>404 Not Found (So Sad)</title>
    <body>
    <h1>404 Not Found</h1>
    <p>
    It's unfortunate, but we couldnt find the page you were looking for! We wish you luck in future ventures!
    </p>
    </body>
    </html>
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    Big Problem with Optimize Press 2.0

    Hey everybody, I've got a question and I'm hoping someone here has an answer. I love Optimize Press 2.0, but I just found a major flaw. If someone gets redirected to a page that has been updated, or doesn't exist, they get the standard 404 error page...no big deal. However, it has a search function on it! Very bad! All someone has to do is search for the term "thank you" and they're going to be directed towards your download page.