The Difference Between a Landing Page and A Default Page

Introduction

This tutorial explains the difference between default pages and landing pages and demonstrates how to easily toggle between the two on your Oh My Hi site.

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Switching Between Default and Landing Page Templates

Step 1: Understand the Page Types

1. Default Page:
   • Includes a header with navigation, content blocks, and a footer.
   • Ideal for general website pages with multiple navigation options.
2. Landing Page:
   • Contains only content blocks without a header or footer.
   • Designed for focused actions, such as RSVP pages, freebie opt-ins, or email captures.
   • Keeps user attention by removing distractions like navigation bars.

Step 2: Switching to a Default Page

1. Identify the Template:
   • Go to your desired page in “Edit View.”
   • On the right-hand side under “Pages,” locate the “Template” setting.
   • If the template is set to “No Header or Footer,” it’s a landing page.
2. Change to Default Template:
   • Click the dropdown next to “Template.”
   • Select “Default Template.”
3. Preview the Page:
   • Save and launch the page to ensure the header and footer are restored.

Step 3: Switching to a Landing Page

1. Identify the Page:
   • Open the page you want to convert to a landing page in “Edit View.”
2. Set to Landing Page Template:
   • Under “Pages” on the right-hand side, find “Template.”
   • Click the dropdown and select “No Header or Footer.”
3. Preview the Page:
   • Save and launch the page to confirm the header and footer are removed.

Step 4: Using Quick Edit to Toggle Templates

1. Locate the Page in Pages View:
   • Navigate to your list of pages.
2. Open Quick Edit:
   • Hover over the page title and click “Quick Edit.”
3. Change the Template:
   • In the “Template” dropdown, toggle between “Default Template” and “No Header or Footer.”
   • Save your changes.

Step 5: When to Use Each Template

1. Default Template:
   • Use for standard website pages with navigation.
   • Examples: Homepages, About pages, or Blog pages.
2. Landing Page Template:
   • Use for pages focused on single actions.
   • Examples: RSVP forms, freebie opt-ins, or promotional campaigns.