“Set Your Site to Coming Soon” in Elementor refers to the process of creating and displaying a “Coming Soon” page for your website. This page informs visitors that your site is under construction or not yet live while allowing you to work on it in the background.
How to Set Your Site to Coming Soon in Elementor:
1. Create a New Page:
- In the WordPress dashboard, go to Pages > Add New and create a new page.
- Name it something like “Coming Soon.”
2. Edit with Elementor:
- Click Edit with Elementor to open the Elementor editor.
- Design your Coming Soon page using Elementor’s widgets and templates. You can add elements like a heading, countdown timer, social media links, or a subscription form.
3. Save the Page:
- Once you’ve completed the design, click Publish to save your Coming Soon page.
4. Set the Coming Soon Page:
- Go to the WordPress dashboard and navigate to Elementor > Tools > Maintenance Mode.
- In the Choose Mode dropdown, select Coming Soon.
- Under Choose Template, select the page you just created.
- Save the settings.
5. Result:
- Visitors to your site will see the Coming Soon page, while logged-in administrators can still access the full website for editing.
Key Features of a Coming Soon Page:
- Countdown Timer: Display the expected launch date.
- Subscription Form: Collect email addresses for updates.
- Social Media Links: Redirect visitors to your social profiles.
- Branding: Use your logo and brand colors to make the page visually appealing.
This feature is particularly useful when launching a new website or undergoing major updates, ensuring a professional presentation while keeping your work-in-progress private.
