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How do I make my WordPress blog static?
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.
Is a blog a static website?
Typical websites are static in nature where content is organized in pages, and they are not updated frequently. Whereas a blog is dynamic, and it is usually updated more frequently. Some bloggers publish multiple new articles a day. Blogs can be part of a larger website.
How does a static website work in WordPress?
A static website does not execute database queries, PHP code, and other tasks that take longer and slow page load times. Instead, it loads the HTML pages almost instantly when a user makes a request. There are several different methods of converting WordPress websites to HTML.
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 is a dynamic front page in WordPress?
Pages may be used to provide timeless content such as Contact, About, etc. Dynamic Front Page: Sometimes called the integrated model, the dynamic site design features a static front page plus blog, however the front page is dynamic. It may feature a combination of static and blog content (Page and posts).