In this article, we will go through step-by-step how-to guide to creating a coming soon page with PageFly. We also covered all the needed elements, along with detailed styling tips.
Check out the guide to create a Coming Soon Page for extra tips and tricks to build a coming soon page.
And if you are a visual learner, we’ve covered you with this helpful video on creating a password/coming soon page with PageFly.
#1. Create a Password Page
On PageFly’s Dashboard, to create a Coming Soon Page, head to Pages > Select Create blank page at the top right corner > Click on Password
And if you don’t want to start building a page from scratch, switch on Add section or select a page template to use PageFly pre-made templates for your password page.
#2. Upload an Image
2.1. Add Section on the Page Canvas
Click on Add element > Select Layout element > Drag & drop the one-column layout. into the page editor.
2.2. Add a Background Image
2.2.1. Choose an Image
In the Styling tab, scroll down to the BACKGROUND parameter > Choose an image from Background image option > Select image
You can upload the image which is available in the Image Manager or upload it from the Internet.
2.2.2. Style the Image
In the Styling tab, head to SPACING parameter > Padding
- Edit the top-padding and bottom-padding value to change the height of the section to fit your image’s height.
- The little box in the middle will set the same value for all four sides of Padding and Margin. In this case, we set 300px for both Padding top and bottom.
2.2.3. More Settings
Scroll down to the BACKGROUND parameter, and click on the More Settings button.
In this case, we choose:
- Center Center for Background Position
- Cover for Background Size
#3. Add Store Information
3.1 Add Heading
3.1.1. Choose the Heading
On the left sidebar of the Editor, click on the Add element > Choose the Heading element > Drag and drop the first variant into the Editor.
3.1.2. Add Text to the Heading
From the In the General tab, add text
3.1.3. Style the Headings
- Head to the Styling tab, in Content color, you can choose from the 8 default color or customize it on your own
- On SPACING, set the margin-top to 0px and the margin-bottom to 20px to create some space between the header and the paragraph below it.
- Scroll down to the TYPOGRAPHY parameter > choose the font family > Click on More Settings
For example, we choose Font Family 2 for the Font Family and set up 40px for the Font Size. Set the Regular for the Font Weight and the 40px for the Line Height.
- Choose to align center in the Text Alignment option.
3.2 Add a Paragraph
3.2.1. Choose the Paragraph
1. Click the Add element icon > Choose the Paragraph element > Drag and drop the first variant into the page editor.
- In the General tab, add more details about the estimated release time or undercover the reason behind a delayed launch.
3.2.2. Style the Paragraph
Go to Styling tab
In Content color, you can choose from the 8 default color or customize it on your own.
- On SPACING, set the margin-top to 0px and the margin-bottom to 40px to create some space between the header and the paragraph below it.
- Scroll down to the TYPOGRAPHY parameter > choose the font family > Click on More Settings
For example, we choose Font Family 2 for the Font Family and set up 20px for the Font Size. Set the Regular for the Font Weight and the 40px for the Line Height.
- Choose to align center in the Text Alignment option.
#4. Create a Customer Form
4.1. Choose a Form
On the left sidebar of the Editor, click on Add Shopift element > Choose the Customer Form element > Drag & drop the first variant into the page editor.
4.2. Style that Form
Go to Styling > Adjust the padding left and right. For example, we set 250px for both padding left and right.
4.3. Adjust Custom Form Field
Click on the Custom Form Field > In the General tab, adjust the text in the field.
Click on the Custom Form Button
- In the General tab, there are three button types for you to choose from, which are Text Only, Text With Icon, Icon Only.
- Add text for the button
- Enable Full Width: Click on Yes if you want to enable full width of the button. If not, select No.
4.5. Style the Form
Switch to Styling tab
- Content color: customize the text color based on the configured color of the Global Style or set it up for your own.
- Typography: customize the font, font size, text element, etc
- Border: adjust the button border
Normal state: add Hover/ Active state that helps the button look more attractive
You can find more about styling for a Customer form button here.
#5. Save and Publish
After finishing editing your page, check once again the entire page.
If you don’t want to publish, click on the Save button and see it in the Preview mode.
After the page is done, click on the Save & Publish button to see the page in the live view.
You can see the Preview as below:
#6. Key Takeaways
Coming Soon Page is a great way to give a customer heads-up on what’s going with your brand.
#7. Frequently Asked Questions
7.1. What is a Coming Soon Page?
A Coming Soon Page is a hint to let your customers know that sellers are preparing to release something, for example, a new product or launching a new brand.
7.2. What should a coming soon page include?
Logo, Simple Sentences, a beautiful image and a contact-us form.
7.3. Great Coming Soon Message examples?
‘New Product is coming soon. We are working hard on the full version, and will be back shortly.’ or ‘Stay tuned. We are launching soon. Something awesome is coming. Be first to know’