What is homepage and posts page?
The home page is the first of the links, it’s a page: The home page (which clicking BOTH the top AND Home) display recent posts (as a summary).
How do I set post as my homepage in WordPress?
To designate your static homepage, go to My Sites → Customize → Homepage Settings:
- Then, under Front page displays, choose A static page.
- Next, on the Posts page dropdown, select the “Posts” page you created.
- Last, click on Publish for these changes to take effect.
What does the front page look like in WordPress?
By default, WordPress shows your most recent posts in reverse chronological order on the front page of your site. Many WordPress users want a static front page or splash page as the front page instead. This “static front page” look is common for users desiring static or welcoming information on the front page of the site.
What’s the difference between a blog and a static front page?
Static Front Page: This is a traditional static HTML site model with a fixed front page and content placed in Pages, rarely if ever using posts, categories, or tags. Static Front Page Plus Blog: This model features a static front page as an introduction or welcome plus a blog to manage posts.
What can I do with a static front page?
Static Front Page Plus Blog: This model features a static front page as an introduction or welcome plus a blog to manage posts. Pages may be used to provide timeless content such as Contact, About, etc.
What’s the difference between a page and a post in WordPress?
Pages are “static,” lacking a timestamp and, in theory, remaining forever relevant to your visitors. Another, less important difference is that while posts can be labeled with categories and tags, pages cannot. You can nest them beneath other pages, though. This infographic by Kristen Symonds explains the differences very well: