To create a maintenance page for your WordPress site, you need to follow a few steps that will allow you to replace your site with a custom HTML page.
You can create an HTML page with your favorite text editor, entering the HTML and CSS code you want to use for the maintenance page.
You can also use a free or paid template that you find online, or use a maintenance page generator. After creating the HTML page, you need to save it as index.html and upload it to the root of your site via FTP, overwriting the original index.php file .
This way, when someone visits your site, they will see the HTML page you created instead of your WordPress site. Finally, you need to create a .htaccess file in the root of your site, if it doesn't already exist, and insert the following code :
This code causes all requests to your site to be redirected to the index.html page, except those coming from your IP address.
This way, you can continue working on your WordPress site without being disturbed by the maintenance page . To do this, you need to add the following code to your .htaccess file, replacing 123.456.789.0 with your IP address:
To disable maintenance mode , you simply need to delete the code from your .htaccess file investor leads and restore the original index.php file.
How to Customize the Maintenance Page on WordPress
Once you have enabled maintenance mode on WordPress , you can customize the maintenance page to your liking, making it more attractive, informative and functional.
If you want to keep your WordPress site in good condition, you need to follow some best practices that will help you communicate with your visitors and manage maintenance effectively.
For example, you can choose a title and text that clearly explain the reason for the maintenance and the expected time for the site to be restored, using a friendly and professional tone.
You can also include a call to action that invites your visitors to come back to your site when it is ready. Additionally, you can choose a background image or video that fits your theme and brand, is of good quality, and does not distract too much from the main message .