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How to Set Up a Coming Soon Page on WordPress

You’ve been hard at work on a website but you just aren’t ready to let anyone see it yet. Lock it away until you are ready to launch it officially by setting up a fun, simple coming soon page!

This tutorial will walk you through how to set up a coming soon page on WordPress and my favorite things to put on the coming soon page to maximize its effectiveness.

SeedProd has really enhanced their coming soon page builder -we’ll be recording an updated tutorial soon!

We know everyone learns differently – if you prefer video, please watch the video tutorial below! If you’re more of a step-by-step person, we’ve written out the steps under the video.

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How to Set up a Coming Soon Page on WordPress – Step by Step:

Setting Up The Coming Soon Page

We love the plugin Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode by Seed Prod. It is a free plugin (with premium / pro options if you’d like – though not necessary) that can be found right in your WordPress Plugin Directory.

1. Head to your WordPress dashboard
2. Go to Plugins > Add New
3. Search “Coming Soon” and you’ll see the SeedProd plugin!

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4.  Install & Activate the plugin
5.  Head to the settings and adjust as needed!

Designing the Coming Soon Page

This plugin is super easy to work with – and you can get as creative or as simple as you want. Here are some of my favorite things to customize:

  • Add your logo
  • Add some header text like “New Website Coming February 2020! Get excited!”
  • A clear call to action. Something for your visitors to do while they wait for the site to launch. Here are some great ideas:
    • Embed your email opt in form or link to an opt-in landing page
    • Link to your favorite social media for them to connect
    • Leave your email address if you want clients / customers to contact you
  • A background image (to add your personality & branding)
  • Enable the “Well” – this will add a box around your content and make it stand out more
    Head to the free Tech With Intention Community and share a screenshot of YOUR coming soon page in the group feed!

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Sam Munoz

Sam is the CEO and lead web developer of Sam Munoz Consulting, LLC. Through years of coding, development & design experience - she is all about simplicity, minimalism & making websites that align with her client's business models & goals.

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