diff --git a/loop.php b/loop.php
index 12c3cc0..ec60466 100644
--- a/loop.php
+++ b/loop.php
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 <?php /* If there are no posts to display, such as an empty archive page */ ?>
 <?php if (!have_posts()) { ?>
   <div class="alert alert-block fade in">
-    <a class="close" data-dismiss="alert">×</a>
+    <a class="close" data-dismiss="alert">&times;</a>
     <p><?php _e('Sorry, no results were found.', 'roots'); ?></p>
   </div>
   <?php get_search_form(); ?>