How to Create a Landing Page: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Create a Landing Page: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Michael Thompson

December 1, 2024 at 05:29 AM

Landing pages are standalone web pages designed to promote events, collect signups, or make announcements. They're perfect for newsletter signups, product launches, "Coming Soon" pages, and special announcements.

Creating a Landing Page in Version 7.1

  1. Hide Header and Footer (Optional):
  • Open Pages panel
  • Click the icon next to page title
  • Go to Page Settings > Navigation
  • Toggle off Show Header and Show Footer
  1. Create a Layout Page:
  • Click + in Pages panel
  • Select Blank Page
  • Click Add Section
  • Add content blocks as needed
  • Customize background with images, videos, or colors
  • Save changes

Creating a Landing Page in Version 7.0

Option 1: Cover Page

  • Open Pages panel
  • Click +
  • Add cover page
  • Customize with images, text, and call-to-action elements

Option 2: Layout Page

  • Open Pages panel
  • Click + and select Blank
  • Add content blocks
  • Save changes

Optimizing Your Landing Page

  1. Set as Homepage (Optional):
  • Make it your site's first visible page
  • Disable other pages if creating a "Coming Soon" page
  1. Navigation Menu:
  • Move to "No Link" section to hide from navigation while keeping accessible
  1. URL Customization:
  • Default URL: yourdomain.com/pagename
  • Customize URL for specific marketing campaigns
  1. Search Engine Visibility:
  • Use "noindex" tag to hide from search results if needed
  1. Member Content:
  • Create gated content using member sites
  • Add layout or blank pages for exclusive content

Tips for Success:

  • Keep design clean and focused
  • Include clear call-to-action
  • Optimize for mobile viewing
  • Test all elements before publishing
  • Ensure fast loading speed

Remember to publish your page and upgrade to a paid plan for full functionality.

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