A "Prelaunch" Plugin for Wordpress?

[Preben Frenning]

Hello folks.

I'm just redesigning my business website these days, and converting it to wordpress.
Many people know about the site, and I don't want them to visit it, and see that it's not finished/ugly/not working etc, as they might not come back.

I've currently been using a theme called "Launchpad", but when I use it, I can't customize the theme I'm going to use.

Does anyone know if there is a plugin to do this instead? - So I can edit and view my theme, and my visitors can't.

You can see it here: ultimatex.no
I'd like to keep it that way, but still be able to edit and customize the other theme I'm going to use.

Any solutions would be greatly appreciated

Best Regards,
Preben

[Kael41]

Preben,
Not sure if this plugin will work with your version, but give it a try


WordPress › User Theme WordPress Plugins

[Preben Frenning]

Thanks! I tried it, but it doesn't work with the themes I'm using. They looks twisted and really 1995ish

But if it had worked, it would have been a great plugin. Does anyone know any others that might work?

[Saosin]

Why don't you just leave you .com the way you want it and edit the wordpress site on a subdomain?

When you are done editing your subdomain you can just transfer the subdomain to your .com

Another way I see people doing something related to this is by using the 'Ignite' theme. (Fly-Catcher Landing page)

Use a screen shot of what they will see during the "Launch Date," coupled with a countdown timer.

Give them a teaser in exchange for their email (not their name though)

This is a great way to do launches and the idea came from John Resse himself. =)

[Preben Frenning]

Ahhhhh! Geez! Why didn't I think of this myself???
It's obvious really! But thanks for reminding me

Ah, I feel so stupid now
Great idea about the teaser!