What is the proper workflow in Webflow for having a coming soon page while building the full website without overwriting it? Can this be done within one project or should multiple projects be created?

TL;DR
  • Create a coming soon page, design it with important info, and set as the home page in your Webflow project.
  • Work on main site pages privately by keeping them as drafts or password-protected and ensure they are not linked from the coming soon page.
  • Publish the coming soon page to your domain, then later update the home page setting to transition to the full website when ready.

You want to set up a coming soon page while building your main site and ensure it stays separate until you're ready to launch. This can be effectively managed within one Webflow project.

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1. Create a Coming Soon Page

  • Add a New Page in your Webflow project dedicated to your coming soon content.
  • Design this page with a simple layout that includes any important information, such as a launch date or contact form.

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2. Set the Coming Soon Page as the Home Page

  • Go to the Pages Panel and find your coming soon page.
  • Click the Settings Icon next to your coming soon page.
  • Select Set as Home Page. This action will make it the default page when users visit your domain.

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3. Work on the Main Website Separately

  • Continue to design other pages privately by setting them as drafts or using the password protection option.
  • Ensure that your main site pages are not linked from the coming soon page to avoid premature exposure.

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4. Publishing the Coming Soon Page

  • When ready, publish your project to your custom domain. This ensures visitors see only your coming soon page.

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5. Transition to Full Website

  • Once the main site is complete, update the home page setting back to your main site's actual home page.
  • Ensure all other pages are linked and live before publishing again.

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Summary

By managing your coming soon page as a separate page within the same project, you can effectively separate it from your developing website. When ready, simply switch the home page setting to transition to the full site.

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