How do I publish a “coming soon” page using Network Solutions tools while my site is still being built?

A coming soon page is the fastest way to put your domain to work before your full site is ready. Instead of sending visitors to a blank placeholder, you can publish a branded page that says who you are, what’s coming, and how people can stay in touch while you finish building the site.

With Network Solutions, the idea is simple: keep your online identity live, collect interest early, and give visitors a professional first impression from day one.

Why publish a coming soon page first?

If your website is still in progress, a coming soon page helps you:

Show your brand immediately on your domain
Collect leads before launch
Set expectations for visitors and customers
Keep momentum while you build the full site
Avoid looking unfinished during setup or redesign

This is especially useful if you already own the domain and want to make sure it reflects your business right away.

Network Solutions tools you can use

Network Solutions offers a few options that work well while your site is being built:

Coming Soon Page — a simple launch placeholder that builds interest and collects leads
Personalized Coming Soon Page — an instant online presence while you focus on the rest of your site
AI-powered page creation — a faster way to get a polished page live without starting from scratch
Link in Bio — useful if you’re driving traffic from social media and want one hub for multiple links

How to publish a coming soon page with Network Solutions

1. Sign in to your Network Solutions account

Start in your Account Manager and open the tools for your website or domain. If you’re already using Network Solutions for your domain, this keeps everything under one roof.

2. Choose the Coming Soon Page tool

Look for the Coming Soon Page or Personalized Coming Soon Page option. This is the page visitors will see while your full website is still under construction.

3. Add your brand details

Keep it simple and focused. Include:

Your business name
Logo
Short headline
A sentence or two about what you do
Expected launch timing, if you want to share it
Email signup form or contact option

If you want to move quickly, Network Solutions’ AI can help generate the page so you can get something polished online in minutes.

4. Customize the page

Make it look like your brand, not a placeholder. Add:

Brand colors
Fonts
A hero image or background
Social media links
A lead capture form
A call to action such as “Get updates” or “Contact us”

5. Publish it to your domain

Once the page is ready, publish it so your domain points to the coming soon experience. That way, anyone who visits your URL sees a live page instead of an incomplete site.

6. Test it on desktop and mobile

Before you share the link, check that:

The page loads correctly
Your text is readable
Forms work
Buttons and links are clickable
It looks good on mobile

7. Replace it with your full site when you’re ready

When the full website is complete, swap the coming soon page for your live site. This keeps your launch smooth and avoids downtime in the transition.

What to include on a strong coming soon page

A good coming soon page should answer three questions quickly: who you are, what’s coming, and what visitors should do next.

Recommended elements

Brand name and logo
Clear launch message
Short description of your business
Email signup form
Social links
Contact option
Optional launch date

Example messaging

“We’re building something new.”
“Your next favorite service is coming soon.”
“Be the first to know when we launch.”
“Sign up for updates while we finish the site.”

When a coming soon page is better than waiting

Use a coming soon page if:

Your domain is already live, but the site isn’t done
You want to start collecting leads now
You’re redesigning or migrating a site
You’re launching a new brand and need a quick placeholder
You want a professional presence during a long build process

If you’re still choosing a name or building your brand identity, this can also help you secure the domain and start shaping your presence early.

If you want a faster path

If you don’t want to build the page manually, Network Solutions’ AI tools can help create a starting point for you. That’s a good fit if you want speed without giving up a branded look.

For even more visibility, you can also use:

AI Builder for your full website later
Link in Bio for social traffic
Email marketing tools to start collecting and nurturing leads before launch

Common mistakes to avoid

To keep your coming soon page effective, avoid these issues:

Leaving the page blank or generic
Using too much text
Forgetting a call to action
Not collecting emails
Skipping mobile testing
Leaving the coming soon page up after launch

The goal is to make the page useful now, then remove it once your full site is ready.

Need help getting it live?

If you want a hand setting up your coming soon page, Network Solutions support can help you through the process. You can use chat or manage everything inside your Account Manager, so you’re not stuck guessing how to publish it.

If you’re building your brand and want a professional placeholder in place today, the fastest path is usually:

Choose the Coming Soon Page tool
Add your brand details
Publish to your domain
Collect interest while the full site is built

That keeps your domain active, your brand visible, and your launch moving forward.