How to Change WordPress from Showing the Blog Page to a Static Homepage
If you want your WordPress site to display a static homepage instead of the default blog page, follow these simple steps. Remember, the page you want to set as the static homepage needs to be published first.
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Login to Your WordPress Admin Dashboard
Open your web browser and go to your WordPress login page (usually
yourdomain.com/wp-admin). Enter your username and password to log in. -
Create and Publish Your Homepage
If you haven't already created the page you want to use as your homepage, you'll need to do that first.
- Navigate to Pages > Add New.
- Enter a title for your new page (e.g., "Home").
- Add the content you want to display on your homepage.
- Click the Publish button to make your new page live.
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Create and Publish Your Blog Page
You'll also need to create a separate page to serve as your blog if you haven't done so already.
- Navigate to Pages > Add New.
- Enter a title for your new blog page (e.g., "Blog").
- You don’t need to add any content to this page.
- Click the Publish button.
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Set the Static Homepage
Now that your homepage and blog pages are created and published, you can set the static homepage.
- Navigate to Settings > Reading in the WordPress dashboard.
- Under Your homepage displays, select the A static page option.
- In the Homepage dropdown menu, select the page you created to be your homepage.
- In the Posts page dropdown menu, select the page you created to be your blog page.
- Click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page.
Important Reminder
In order to assign a static homepage, the page must be published. Make sure your homepage is published before attempting to set it as the static homepage.
By following these steps, you can easily change your WordPress site from displaying the blog page to showing a static homepage. If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to our support team for assistance.
