How to Create a Landing Page: A Step-by-Step Guide
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
- 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
- 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
- Set as Homepage (Optional):
- Make it your site's first visible page
- Disable other pages if creating a "Coming Soon" page
- Navigation Menu:
- Move to "No Link" section to hide from navigation while keeping accessible
- URL Customization:
- Default URL: yourdomain.com/pagename
- Customize URL for specific marketing campaigns
- Search Engine Visibility:
- Use "noindex" tag to hide from search results if needed
- 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.