This guide will walk you through the process of setting a custom home page and posts page (blog) for your WordPress website using the Customizer options. Follow the steps below to easily configure these pages.
Step-by-step instructions:
- Log in to your WordPress Dashboard:
- Navigate to your WordPress website’s admin login page, typically located at
yourdomain.com/wp-login.php
. - Enter your username and password, then click “Log In.”
- Navigate to your WordPress website’s admin login page, typically located at
- Access the Customizer:
- Once logged in, find the “Appearance” tab on the left-hand side of the Dashboard.
- Click on “Appearance” to expand the menu, then select “Customize.”
- Set the home page:
- In the Customizer, click on “Homepage Settings.”
- Select the “A static page” option under “Your homepage displays.”
- In the “Homepage” dropdown menu, you can either choose an existing page or create a new one by clicking the “+ Add New Page” link. If you create a new page, give it a title like “Home”.
- In the Customizer, click on “Homepage Settings.”
- Set the posts page (blog):
- In the “Homepage Settings” section of the Customizer, locate the “Posts page” dropdown menu.
- You can either choose an existing page or create a new one by clicking the “+ Add New Page” link. If you create a new page, give it a title like “Blog” or “Posts.” This page will automatically display your blog posts.
- Save your changes:
- Click the “Publish” button at the top of the Customizer to save your changes and make them live on your site.
- Click the “Publish” button at the top of the Customizer to save your changes and make them live on your site.
- Modify the Home Page template:
- Go back to the WordPress Dashboard by clicking the “X” in the top-left corner of the Customizer.
- Click on “Appearance > Editor” in the left-hand menu, and customize the Front Page template.
- Modify the existing template or add your desired content.
- Click “Save” to save your edits.
- Verify your changes:
- Visit your website’s home page, and ensure that it now displays the home page content correctly.
- Visit your website’s posts page (blog) to confirm that it now displays your blog posts.
Congratulations! You have successfully set a custom home page and posts page (blog) for your WordPress website using the Customizer options. Your site should now display the correct content for the home page and the blog, providing a better user experience and improved site organization.