Custom index page <title> tag

[Carlos]

I usually only need to change the homepage's title too so usually just use this directly in the template [...]

I have also used that way. But the code you're inserting in your template(s) could be in the component I suggest. :-)

This way it is easier to work with when you have several templates, or if you change your theme.
I also find this faster, not having to locate the <title> line in your template file...