by Setting a static home page as the front page in WordPress is a great way to control what visitors see when they first arrive at your site. Here’s a step-by-step guide to set a specific page as your front page:
Step 1: Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard
- Open your web browser and go to your WordPress login page, usually found at
http://yourwebsite.com/wp-admin. - Enter your username and password to log in to the WordPress Dashboard.
Step 2: Create or Choose a Page for Your Home Page
- In the WordPress Dashboard, go to “Pages” in the left-hand sidebar.
- Click “Add New” to create a new page or select an existing page that you want to use as your home page.
- For a New Page: Enter a title and content for your page, then click “Publish.”
- For an Existing Page: If you already have a page you want to use, simply note its title and make sure it is published.
Step 3: Set the Static Front Page
- In the WordPress Dashboard, go to “Settings” and select “Reading” from the dropdown menu.
- In the “Reading Settings” section, you will find options for “Your homepage displays.”
- Choose “A static page (select below)”:
- Under “Homepage,” select the page you created or chose in Step 2 from the dropdown list.
- Optional: Set a Blog Page:
- If you want to set a specific page to display your blog posts, select a page from the “Posts page” dropdown. This is where your blog posts will be displayed.
- Save Changes:
- Click the “Save Changes” button at the bottom of the page.
Step 4: Verify Your Home Page
- Visit your website’s front end to ensure that the selected page is now displayed as the home page.
- Refresh the page if needed to see the updated home page.
Additional Tips
- Customize the Home Page: Use the WordPress Customizer (
Appearance > Customize) to add widgets, modify the layout, or apply additional customizations to your home page. - Check for Theme Options: Some themes have specific settings for home page customization. Check your theme’s documentation or options if you don’t see changes as expected.
- Permalinks: Ensure that the permalink structure is set correctly to avoid issues with page display.
By following these steps, you can easily set a static home page as the front page of your WordPress site, giving you more control over what your visitors see first.
