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Setting a static front page for your WordPress blog allows you to display a custom page as the homepage, rather than showing your latest blog posts. This is useful for creating a professional-looking homepage, such as for a business or portfolio site, while keeping the blog section separate. Here’s how you can set a static front page for your WordPress blog:
Create a Homepage Page:
Go to Pages > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
Title the page (e.g., "Home") and add the content you want to display on your homepage.
Click Publish to save the page.
Create a Blog Page:
Go to Pages > Add New.
Title the page (e.g., "Blog"). You don’t need to add any content to this page since it will be used to display your blog posts.
Click Publish to save the page.
Go to Settings:
In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Settings > Reading.
Select the Static Page Option:
In the Your homepage displays section, choose A static page.
Choose Your Homepage and Blog Page:
For Homepage, select the page you created for your homepage (e.g., "Home").
For Posts page, select the page you created for your blog posts (e.g., "Blog").
Save Changes:
Click Save Changes at the bottom of the page.
Set Up Navigation Menus:
Go to Appearance > Menus.
Create or edit a menu to include the static homepage and blog page.
Add the pages you created to the menu.
Save the menu and assign it to a location (e.g., Primary Menu).
Configure Menu Locations:
Make sure the menu is assigned to the appropriate location based on your theme (usually under Menu Locations in the Appearance > Menus section).
Use the WordPress Customizer:
Go to Appearance > Customize.
Use the customizer to adjust the layout and appearance of your static front page.
Add Widgets or Custom Content:
You can add widgets or custom content to your static front page by going to Appearance > Widgets and placing widgets in the appropriate widget areas.
Check the Front Page:
Visit your website to ensure that the static front page is displaying as expected.
Test the Blog Page:
Visit the blog page to confirm that it is showing your blog posts.
Custom Page Templates: If you want more control over the layout of your static front page, consider creating a custom page template in your theme. You can do this by creating a new PHP file in your theme directory and adding custom code to control the layout.
Page Builders: If you use a page builder wordpress plugin (like Elementor or WPBakery), you can design your static front page using the page builder’s features for a more customized design.
SEO Considerations: Ensure that your static front page and blog page are properly optimized for SEO, including setting appropriate meta descriptions and titles.
By following these steps, you can effectively set a static front page for your WordPress blog and manage your site’s layout to better suit your needs.
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