Sección principal y de navegación
Construya la cabecera de la página con una barra de navegación fija y una sección principal que incluya un titular, texto complementario, botones de CTA y un degradado de fondo decorativo.
Sección principal y de navegación es una lección gratuita de Tailwind CSS Academy en CoddyKit. Esta es la lección 1 de 4. Puedes leer la lección completa abajo gratuitamente — luego la practicas en el navegador con un editor de código integrado y un tutor de IA 24/7. Forma parte de la ruta de aprendizaje de Tailwind CSS Academy, y tu progreso se sincroniza en la web y la app de CoddyKit. El curso de Tailwind CSS Academy incluye 4 lecciones en total.
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Planning the Landing Page Layout
A marketing landing page typically follows a predictable structure: sticky navbar at the top, a hero section with a headline and CTA, followed by features, testimonials, pricing, and a footer. Starting with the navbar and hero lets you establish the page's visual tone and establishes the vertical rhythm for everything that follows.
<!-- Page structure overview -->
<body class="bg-white text-gray-900">
<header><!-- Sticky navbar --></header>
<main>
<section><!-- Hero --></section>
<section><!-- Features --></section>
<section><!-- Testimonials --></section>
<section><!-- Pricing --></section>
</main>
<footer><!-- Footer --></footer>
</body>Building the Sticky Navbar Shell
Use sticky top-0 z-50 to keep the navbar visible as users scroll. Add bg-white/90 backdrop-blur-sm for a modern frosted glass appearance. The border-b border-gray-200 creates a subtle separator from the page content. Wrap everything in a max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 container to constrain the nav width on large screens.
<header class="sticky top-0 z-50 border-b border-gray-200 bg-white/90 backdrop-blur-sm">
<nav class="mx-auto flex max-w-7xl items-center justify-between px-4 py-4">
<!-- Logo -->
<!-- Nav links -->
<!-- CTA button -->
</nav>
</header>Adding the Logo and Nav Links
Place the logo on the left using flex items-center gap-2. The navigation links live in the center as a flex row with hidden md:flex gap-6 — hidden on mobile, visible from medium screens upward. Each link uses text-sm font-medium text-gray-600 hover:text-gray-900 transition-colors for a clean interactive feel.
<nav class="mx-auto flex max-w-7xl items-center justify-between px-4 py-4">
<!-- Logo -->
<a href="/" class="flex items-center gap-2 font-bold text-gray-900">
<div class="h-8 w-8 rounded-lg bg-blue-600"></div>
Launchify
</a>
<!-- Nav links (hidden on mobile) -->
<div class="hidden gap-8 md:flex">
<a href="#features" class="text-sm font-medium text-gray-600 transition-colors hover:text-gray-900">Features</a>
<a href="#pricing" class="text-sm font-medium text-gray-600 transition-colors hover:text-gray-900">Pricing</a>
<a href="#about" class="text-sm font-medium text-gray-600 transition-colors hover:text-gray-900">About</a>
</div>
</nav>Adding the CTA Button to Navbar
Place a call-to-action button on the right side of the navbar. The primary CTA uses a filled background bg-blue-600 text-white, while a secondary ghost link or sign-in link can sit beside it. Keep buttons compact in the navbar with px-4 py-2 text-sm to avoid dominating the header space.
<div class="flex items-center gap-3">
<a href="/login"
class="hidden text-sm font-medium text-gray-600 hover:text-gray-900 md:inline">
Log in
</a>
<a href="/signup"
class="rounded-lg bg-blue-600 px-4 py-2 text-sm font-semibold text-white
shadow-sm transition hover:bg-blue-700">
Get started
</a>
<!-- Hamburger for mobile -->
<button class="rounded-md p-2 text-gray-600 hover:bg-gray-100 md:hidden">
<svg class="h-5 w-5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
<path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
d="M4 6h16M4 12h16M4 18h16"/>
</svg>
</button>
</div>Hero Section Layout
The hero section is typically the most impactful part of the page. Center its content vertically and horizontally using flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-center. Set a generous minimum height with min-h-[calc(100vh-4rem)] to fill the viewport below the navbar, and add px-4 py-24 for breathing room.
<section class="flex min-h-[calc(100vh-4rem)] flex-col items-center
justify-center px-4 py-24 text-center">
<!-- Badge -->
<!-- Headline -->
<!-- Subtext -->
<!-- CTA buttons -->
<!-- Hero image / illustration -->
</section>Adding a Background Gradient
Give the hero visual depth with a subtle radial or linear gradient. Using bg-gradient-to-b from-blue-50 to-white creates a gentle fade from a tinted top to a clean white bottom. For a more dramatic effect, combine a gradient with a decorative blob positioned absolutely behind the content.
<section class="relative flex min-h-[calc(100vh-4rem)] flex-col items-center
justify-center overflow-hidden bg-gradient-to-b
from-blue-50 to-white px-4 py-24 text-center">
<!-- Decorative blob -->
<div class="absolute -top-40 left-1/2 h-[500px] w-[500px] -translate-x-1/2
rounded-full bg-blue-100 opacity-40 blur-3xl"></div>
<!-- Content on top of blob -->
<div class="relative z-10">
<!-- Hero content here -->
</div>
</section>Hero Headline and Subtext
The headline is the most important text on the page. Use large text like text-4xl md:text-6xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-gray-900 to command attention. Follow it with a subheading in mt-6 max-w-2xl text-lg text-gray-500. Limit the subtext width with max-w-2xl mx-auto to keep line lengths readable.
<div class="relative z-10 flex flex-col items-center">
<!-- Eyebrow badge -->
<span class="mb-4 rounded-full bg-blue-100 px-4 py-1.5 text-xs font-semibold
uppercase tracking-widest text-blue-700">
Now in Public Beta
</span>
<!-- Headline -->
<h1 class="text-4xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-gray-900 md:text-6xl">
Ship faster with
<span class="text-blue-600">Launchify</span>
</h1>
<!-- Subtext -->
<p class="mx-auto mt-6 max-w-2xl text-lg text-gray-500">
The all-in-one platform for indie makers to build, launch, and grow
their SaaS products without the infrastructure headaches.
</p>
</div>Hero CTA Buttons
Provide a primary and secondary CTA button below the subtext. Use mt-10 flex flex-col items-center gap-4 sm:flex-row so they stack on mobile and go side by side on small screens and above. The primary button uses a filled style, while the secondary uses an outline or ghost treatment to establish clear hierarchy.
<div class="mt-10 flex flex-col items-center gap-4 sm:flex-row">
<!-- Primary CTA -->
<a href="/signup"
class="rounded-xl bg-blue-600 px-8 py-3.5 text-base font-semibold
text-white shadow-lg transition hover:bg-blue-700
focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 focus:ring-offset-2">
Start for free
</a>
<!-- Secondary CTA -->
<a href="#demo"
class="flex items-center gap-2 text-base font-semibold text-gray-700
transition hover:text-gray-900">
<span class="flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-gray-100">
▶
</span>
Watch demo
</a>
</div>Hero Social Proof Strip
Below the CTAs, add a lightweight social proof element such as avatar stacks and a star rating. This reassures first-time visitors without distracting from the primary CTA. Use negative margins on overlapping avatars with -ml-2 and a small rounded ring to give each avatar a distinctive border.
<div class="mt-10 flex flex-col items-center gap-2">
<!-- Avatars -->
<div class="flex -space-x-2">
<img class="h-8 w-8 rounded-full ring-2 ring-white" src="/avatar1.jpg" alt="User">
<img class="h-8 w-8 rounded-full ring-2 ring-white" src="/avatar2.jpg" alt="User">
<img class="h-8 w-8 rounded-full ring-2 ring-white" src="/avatar3.jpg" alt="User">
<div class="flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center rounded-full
bg-blue-100 text-xs font-semibold text-blue-700 ring-2 ring-white">
+2k
</div>
</div>
<!-- Stars -->
<p class="text-sm text-gray-500">
<span class="text-yellow-400">★★★★★</span>
Loved by 2,000+ makers
</p>
</div>Hero Screenshot or Illustration
A product screenshot or illustration below the copy gives visitors a preview of what they are signing up for. Use mt-16 rounded-2xl shadow-2xl border border-gray-200 overflow-hidden to present it in a polished frame. On mobile, make it full width; on larger screens, constrain with max-w-4xl mx-auto.
<div class="mx-auto mt-16 max-w-4xl">
<div class="overflow-hidden rounded-2xl border border-gray-200 shadow-2xl">
<img
src="/screenshot.png"
alt="Launchify dashboard preview"
class="w-full"
/>
</div>
</div>Responsive Hero Adjustments
Review the hero at every breakpoint. On mobile, the headline size drops from text-6xl to text-4xl. The CTA buttons stack vertically with flex-col and switch to sm:flex-row at the small breakpoint. The screenshot may need hidden md:block if it is too small to be useful on phones. Always test on a real mobile viewport.
<!-- Responsive headline example -->
<h1 class="text-3xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-gray-900
sm:text-5xl md:text-6xl lg:text-7xl">
Ship faster with Launchify
</h1>
<!-- Hide large screenshot on mobile -->
<div class="mx-auto mt-16 hidden max-w-4xl md:block">
<img src="/screenshot.png" class="w-full rounded-2xl shadow-2xl" alt="Dashboard">
</div>Quick Check
Test your understanding of Tailwind CSS Mastery concepts from this lesson.
Lesson Recap
In this lesson you learned: building a sticky frosted-glass navbar with logo, links, and CTA, creating a hero section with gradient background, headline, subtext, and social proof, and adding responsive adjustments for mobile and desktop breakpoints. Next up we build the features and social proof sections.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿La lección «Sección principal y de navegación» es gratis?
Sí — el texto completo de «Sección principal y de navegación» es gratis para leer aquí en la web. Para practicarla de forma interactiva (editor de código integrado y tutor de IA 24/7) y desbloquear el resto del curso de Tailwind CSS Academy, actualiza a CoddyKit PRO. El curso de Tailwind CSS Academy incluye 4 lecciones en total.
¿Qué aprenderé en «Sección principal y de navegación»?
Construya la cabecera de la página con una barra de navegación fija y una sección principal que incluya un titular, texto complementario, botones de CTA y un degradado de fondo decorativo. Practicas Tailwind CSS Academy con código real que ejecutas directamente en el navegador, y un tutor de IA 24/7 responde tus preguntas mientras trabajas en la lección.
¿Necesito experiencia previa para empezar Tailwind CSS Academy?
No se requiere experiencia previa. Tailwind CSS Academy en CoddyKit está estructurado para principiantes hasta estudiantes avanzados, así que puedes empezar aquí o desde el inicio y avanzar a tu ritmo. Esta es la lección 1 de 4.
¿Cuánto tiempo toma la lección «Sección principal y de navegación»?
La mayoría de las lecciones de CoddyKit toman alrededor de 5–10 minutos. Cada una es compacta e interactiva, así que avanzas constantemente y retomas exactamente por donde dejaste en la web y la app.
¿Puedo escribir y ejecutar código en esta lección de Tailwind CSS Academy?
Sí. Cada lección de Tailwind CSS Academy incluye un editor de código integrado, así que escribes y ejecutas código real directamente en tu navegador y obtienes retroalimentación instantánea de IA — sin configuración local necesaria.
Todas las lecciones de este curso
- Sección principal y de navegación
- Secciones de funcionalidades y prueba social
- Sección de tabla de precios
- Pie de página y ajustes responsivos