How to Create a Landing Page: A Complete Guide

How to Create a Landing Page: A Complete Guide

By Michael Thompson

December 1, 2024 at 03:27 AM

A landing page is a standalone webpage designed to promote specific content, gather subscribers, or make announcements. Here's how to create an effective landing page on your website.

Common Uses for Landing Pages:

  • Newsletter sign-ups
  • Product launches
  • "Coming Soon" pages
  • Event announcements
  • Special promotions

Creating a Landing Page (Version 7.1):

  1. Add a Layout Page:
  • Go to Pages menu and click '+'
  • Select 'Blank Page'
  • Click 'Edit'
  • Add sections and content blocks
  • Customize background with images or colors
  • Save your changes
  1. Hide Header/Footer (Optional):
  • Open Pages menu
  • Click settings next to page title
  • Go to Navigation tab
  • Toggle off 'Show Header' and 'Show Footer'

Creating a Landing Page (Version 7.0):

Option 1: Cover Page

  • Access Pages menu
  • Click '+'
  • Select 'Cover Page'
  • Add images, text, and calls-to-action
  • Publish as Public

Option 2: Layout Page

  • Go to Pages menu
  • Select 'Blank Page'
  • Add content blocks
  • Customize and save

Optimization Tips:

  1. Homepage Setting:
  • Set landing page as homepage for maximum visibility
  • Disable other pages if creating a "Coming Soon" page
  1. Navigation:
  • Move to Unlinked section to hide from navigation menu
  • Keep page accessible via direct URL
  1. URL Customization:
  • Customize URL slug for specific audiences
  • Default format: yourdomain.com/page-title
  1. Search Visibility:
  • Add "noindex" tag to hide from search results
  • Useful for targeted marketing campaigns
  1. Member Access:
  • Create gated content using member sites
  • Add paywalls for exclusive content

Remember: Landing pages require a paid website set to public for visitor access.

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