We’re always on the lookout for entertaining error messages. I was so happy when I came across the one below from Flickr. I do a lot of image research, and sometimes it can be a daunting task. I was happy when this cute photo popped up just in time for a break. I personally didn’t…
MailChimp has won us over with their cuteness. I recently came across a page that somehow disappeared according to the MailChimp error message below. And for a moment, my world stopped and I had a little laugh. I absolutely love how MailChimp’s branding and messaging is consistent. Everything from the funny monkey to the fun…
By: Andy Morales Empire Avenue is a social measurement tool combined with a gamification level that mimics the intricacies of the stock market. When visiting their website, it is easy to get lost, confused, and overwhelmed. However, if you go to their website when it happens to be down, you are greeted with a friendly…
Fresh Books knows how to turn lemons into lemonade. They use the error page one might come across on their website to brand and entertain their visitors. This YouTube video is a great diversion to the frustration the visitor is facing. And, does a nice job of communicating the company culture ultimately connecting with their…
Plum District uses a cute error message to capture the hearts of their target audience, moms. While coming across a website error can be frustrating, it’s hard to stay frustrated at a newborn. More importantly, there’s a way for users to contact them for help.
Well maybe, depending on the accuracy of the movie. The fail whale came to mind as I was watching The Social Network over the weekend. In the movie Mark Zuckerberg accuses Eduardo Saverin (original co-founder and CFO) of jeopardizing the social network by cutting off finances and subsequently almost taking down the servers. The fail…
I’m starting an archive entertaining error messages (see more in the best error messages category). The fail whale is a given. But, have you seen the failed hooty? I didn’t know the little guy spoke multiple languages- what a talent. What I appreciate about this message besides the warm, fuzzy fun is that they link…
I’ve had my NEW Digg beta account in place for months after hearing the big announcement at the Diggnation SXSW party. (I have video I’ve procrastinating on posting I will do it soon I promise). The truth is I am intrigued but I just haven’t had time to, well, dig around it. As the shiny,…
