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How to Create a Landing Page in WordPress (No Code) 

Written By: author image Stacey Corrin
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Stacey has been writing about WordPress and digital marketing for over 10 years and on other topics for much longer. Alongside this, she's fascinated with web design, user experience, and SEO.
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John Turner is the co-founder of SeedProd. He has over 20+ years of business and development experience and his plugins have been downloaded over 25 million times.

I often create landing pages for our WordPress website, so I know a few things about making pages that convert.

While there are many ways to build them in WordPress, I’ve found the easiest solution is to use a page builder like SeedProd. It has hundreds of high-converting templates and features that make the overall page-building experience easy.

And, in this guide, I’ll walk you through creating a landing page in WordPress step by step.

How to Create a Landing Page in WordPress:

What Is a Landing Page?

A landing page is a single web page that people visit after clicking a link in an ad or email. Its main purpose is to get leads, increase sales, test interest in a product, or offer content like e-books. Unlike regular web pages, landing pages focus on one campaign goal and aren’t in the website’s main menu.

Why Build Landing Pages Without Coding?

You might be wondering, “Why use a plugin instead of coding a landing page myself?” Well, there are some great reasons to go the no-code route:

  • It’s super fast. You can create a landing page in minutes, not hours or days.
  • Anyone can do it. You don’t need to know how to code at all.
  • You can still make it look exactly how you want. These plugins give you tons of options to customize your page.
  • Your page will work well on phones and tablets automatically. This can be tricky to get right when coding from scratch.
  • It’s easier to keep your page up-to-date. The plugin takes care of a lot of technical stuff for you.
  • You can easily connect your page to other tools, like email services or analytics. This would take extra work if you were coding it yourself.

Even if you know how to code, using a WordPress landing page plugin like SeedProd can save you a lot of time and hassle. Now, let’s look at how to create your landing page step by step.

How to Create a Landing Page in WordPress

While there are various WordPress landing page plugins to choose from, they’re not all easy to use.

That’s why I’m using my favorite landing page builder plugin, SeedProd, for this guide. It’s the best WordPress landing page plugin on the market.

SeedProd Drag and Drop WordPress website builder

It has an easy-to-use drag-and-drop builder, hundreds of mobile-responsive templates, and premade landing page blocks to boost conversions.

Let’s jump right into the steps for creating a landing page in WordPress:

Step 1. Install SeedProd Landing Page Plugin

Click here to get started with SeedProd and quickly download the plugin. In just a few clicks, you’ll have it installed on your WordPress site.

If you’d like a walkthrough, we have a guide on installing SeedProd.

Note: While there’s a free version available, this tutorial will focus on the Pro version, which provides access to advanced features like premium templates and powerful integrations.

After activating the plugin, navigate to SeedProd » Landing Pages from your WordPress dashboard and click the Add New Landing Page button.

add new landing page SeedProd

Step 2. Choose a Landing Page Template

On the next page, you can choose a landing page template to jumpstart your design process. Whether you need a landing page for sales, lead generation, webinar registrations, or a custom project, there’s a template to match your goals.

Choose a WordPress landing page template

These fully customizable templates eliminate the need for design experience, allowing you to create a professional-looking landing page with ease.

Alternatively, you can select the Blank Template to build and design your own page in the visual editor.

For this tutorial, I’ll choose the Newsletter Squeeze Page Template. To use it, hover your mouse over the template and click the tick icon.

Choose and launch your landing page template

After that, a lightbox popup will appear where you can give your page a name and a custom URL. Then click the Save and Start Editing the Page button to load your template in the drag-and-drop builder.

give your wordpress anding page a name and custom URL

Step 3. Customize Your Landing Page Template

After creating your new page, you’ll see the visual drag-and-drop page builder. This makes it simple to customize your landing page’s layout and content.

Drag and drop elements like headlines, images, buttons, and more directly onto the page. No coding required.

Customize your wordpress anding page in the visual drag and drop page builder

You’ll find a variety of blocks in the sidebar, each with customizable options to match your brand.

For instance, if you click the Button block to open the settings, you’ll see several template styles, colors, gradients, and outlines.

Choose templates for the content elements on your landing page in WordPress

The Advanced tab also allows you to change the block’s content, size, alignment, color, and typography.

Need to boost conversions? The Advanced blocks have you covered, with options for lead generation forms, countdown timers, testimonials, and more.

Add conversion-focused landing page blocks in WordPress

Adding Landing Page Sections

Want to create entire sections quickly? SeedProd offers pre-made layouts for headers, hero areas, FAQs, and more, giving you a head start on your design. 

SeedProd WordPress landing page sections

To add a section to your landing page, hover over an example with your mouse and click the plus + icon.

add a new landing page section

SeedProd then inserts the section into your page. You can then click and edit the elements as you would with the blocks.

Customize your wordpress landing page sections

Customizing Global Styling Options

To maintain a consistent look and feel across your landing page, use the global styling options to easily control colors, fonts, and background images.

Global WordPress landing page settings

For example, you can add a video background or background slideshow functionality to your page. Or you can change the background color and give your landing page a consistent color palette.

global landing page color settings

Remember to save your changes during the design process by clicking the Save button at the top-right corner.

Restoring to an Older Landing Page Version

Sometimes, you might need to go back to a previous landing page version.

Click the clock icon at the bottom left of your screen to do that. Then, you can view your revision history and switch to a different version.

wordpress landing page revision history

Step 4: Connect Your Email Marketing Service

Seamlessly grow your email list by integrating your favorite marketing tools.

Connect to popular email providers like Constant Contact, GetResponse, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, and more, ensuring every lead captured through your landing page goes straight to your email list.

landing page integrations

You can also set up Google Analytics tracking, spam protection, and other apps with Zapier.

Find it in the integration list and click Connect to link your email service.

Integrate your email marketing service to your landing page.

Then, follow the instructions to connect and verify your account. After that, you can link all your opt-in forms to your email list.

Step 5: Configure Your Landing Page Settings

Next, take control of your landing page’s performance with easy-to-use settings.

configure your landing page settings

Adjust SEO settings to boost your page’s visibility in search results, ensuring more potential customers can find you. You can also connect to analytics platforms to track your landing page’s effectiveness.

For advanced users, there are options for custom header, body, and footer scripts, giving you full control over your page’s functionality.

Remember to click Save to preserve your changes.

Step 6: Publish Your Landing Page in WordPress

Before publishing your landing page, you should preview it. That way, you can see if it looks good on both desktop and mobile devices.

To preview your page, click the preview icon in the landing page builder. You’ll see a mobile page preview instantly, so you can scroll through and make any changes. Just click the icon again to switch back to the desktop preview.

preview your landing page on mobile

If you’d like to see a live preview of your page, click the eye icon to open your landing page in a new tab.

When you’re happy with how everything looks, click the arrow under the Save button and click Publish.

Here’s an example of a landing page I created for this guide on my test website:

Example of how to create a landing page in WordPress using SeedProd

Expert Tip

This landing page took me around 15 minutes to create.

You can make that time even quicker by using SeedProd’s Import and Export feature. It lets you export your designs as a .zip file so you can quickly reuse them for other projects.

For example, design a stock template and use it as a framework for your client projects to make the design process faster.

How Do I Make My WordPress Homepage a Landing Page?

If you want your landing page to be the first thing website visitors see, you’ll need to set it as your static homepage.

To do this, go to Settings » Reading from your WordPress dashboard. Then, select the ‘A static page’ option, and choose the landing page you just created from the dropdown menu.

Screenshot highlighting the WordPress reading settings with a static page set and the landing page set as the homepage

It won’t be the same as your regular homepage. Instead, it means your custom landing page is where visitors land when they click through to your main WordPress site.

FAQs on Creating a Landing Page in WordPress

Why use WordPress to create a landing page?
Creating a landing page with WordPress is popular because it’s a widely used platform, running over 43% of all websites. It’s flexible and easy to use, great for making various types of websites.

Plus, there are many plugins, including page builders, that help create landing pages easily. These page builders are user-friendly and don’t require coding skills. They let beginners make effective landing pages without needing a developer.

Some builders even allow creating a landing page without having a full website.
What are the 5 Essential Elements of a Landing Page?
1. Attention-grabbing headlines. The best headlines draw the reader in and convince them of your offer.

2. Eye-catching images. Use high-quality photos and hero images to illustrate your offer. Pictures of happy, smiling faces can help people imagine themselves as customers.

3. Compelling copy. Ensure your copy is easy to read with a clear font and write in a way that addresses your visitors’ pain points.

4. Urgency. Including limited offers and countdown timers on your custom landing page creates urgency. This compels visitors to take action for fear of missing out.

5. Calls-to-action (CTAs). Always include a bold CTA button to encourage visitors to act on your provided information.

For more landing page design tips, see this anatomy of a landing page guide.
Can I use a landing page in WordPress for my online store?
Yes, you can use a landing page in WordPress for your online store. In fact, landing pages can be an effective way to promote specific products or offers and can help to increase conversions and sales. In fact, SeedProd integrates with WooCommerce to make selling products easier.
Do I need a landing page if I have a website?
Even if you have a website, you should still use landing pages for marketing campaigns because they convert targeted traffic better than normal web pages.

Next, Optimize Your Landing Page

I hope this guide helped you learn how to create a landing page in WordPress. Once your page is up and running, don’t forget to test and optimize for the very best results.

To help you with this, you may find the following guides useful:

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Stacey Corrin Writer
Stacey has been writing about WordPress and digital marketing for over 10 years and on other topics for much longer. Alongside this, she's fascinated with web design, user experience, and SEO.

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