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How do I customize my WordPress homepage?

Last updated on January 23, 2023 @ 11:03 am

When setting up your WordPress site, you have the option to choose a custom homepage. This page is the first page that visitors see when they visit your site.

You can customize the look and feel of your homepage by adding your own photos, content, and links.

To customize your WordPress homepage, follow these steps:

1. Log into your WordPress site.

2. Click the “Appearance” link in the top left corner of the screen.

3. Under “Homepage Layouts,” select the layout you want to use.

4. Under “Homepage Content,” add your content.

5. Under “Links,” add your links.

6. Click the “Save Changes” button to finish customizing your homepage.

7. To view your homepage, go to www.yourdomain.com/WordPress/wp-login.php and enter your login information.

8. Click the “Pages” link in the top right corner of the screen.

9. Under “Your Site Pages,” click the “Pages” tab.

10. Under “Your Site Homepage,” click the “Pages” tab.

11. Click the “Add a Page” button.

12. Enter the page name in the “Page Name” field.

13. In the “Description” field, describe the page.

14. In the “Tags” field, add the tags you want to use for the page.

15. In the “Publish Date” field, enter the date you want the page to published.

16. In the “Status” field, select the publish status for the page.

17. Click the “Save Changes” button to add the page to your WordPress site.

18. To view the page, go to www.com/WordPress/wp-admin/pages.php and enter the page’s URL in the “Page URL” field.

PRO TIP: If you are not comfortable with code, we recommend finding a WordPress theme that suits your needs and changing the settings within the theme customizer. If you want to edit your homepage template code, we recommend making a child theme first. Updating your WordPress theme will overwrite any changes you have made to the code.

19. Click the “Edit” button next to the page you want to edit.

20. In the “Page Settings” area, click the “Layout” tab.

21. In the “Page Layout” field, select the layout you want to use.

22. In the “Title” field, enter the page title.

23. In the “Content” field, enter the content for the page.

24. Click the “Update” button to save the changes to the page.

25. Click the “Delete” button next to the page you want to delete.

26. Click the “Delete Page” button to delete the page.

27. To return to the default homepage, go to www.yourdomain.com.

When you’re finished customizing your WordPress homepage, be sure to save your changes by clicking the “Update” button and then clicking the “Save Changes” button.

Now that you know how to customize your WordPress homepage, be sure to use these tips to make your homepage look its best:

1. Use high-quality photos that represent your site and reflect your brand. Use descriptive, keyword-rich titles that summarize your page’s content. Include relevant links to your site’s main pages and content areas. Make your homepage easy to find by adding it.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.