How to Create a Landing Page in Joomla

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to create a landing page in Joomla by writing an article in the admin panel and linking it to the Main Menu for public access. Following these steps lets any Joomla site owner publish a fully navigable landing page without custom code.

Steps

1. Navigate to the Content section to begin managing your website articles.
2. Access the Articles manager to create or edit your website content.
3. Enter your title using the Title field to create an attention-grabbing headline for your content.
4. Add your landing page content in the article body editor.
5. Set the category by clicking the drop-down arrow to organise your article.
6. Use the Insert menu to add media and enhance your article's visual appeal.
7. Click Save & Close to save your changes and return to the articles management screen.
8. Access the Menus section to organise your site navigation structure.
9. Select Main Menu to control what visitors see in your primary navigation.
10. Click + New to create a new menu item to showcase your article in the navigation.
11. Beside Menu Item Type, click Select to choose the item type.
12. Navigate to the Articles section to connect your menu with specific content.
13. Select Single Article to feature just one piece of content in this menu item.
14. In the Select Article field, choose the article you just created.
15. Link your article to make it easily accessible from your menu.
16. Create a clear, descriptive menu item title to attract visitors.
17. Note that the menu title can differ from the article title to better fit your navigation.
18. Click Save & Close to save your new menu item and make it visible in your site's navigation.
19. Your landing page is now successfully created and accessible via the site menu.