Ah, WordPress. The magical kingdom where you can build your dream website, start a blog, and maybe—just maybe—rule the internet.
But then comes the moment of truth:
You want a fancy homepage that says, “Hey, I’m a legit professional,” and a separate blog page that doesn’t scream “default WordPress install.”
And now you’re asking the internet: How do I even do that?
Fear not, brave site builder! I’ve got you covered. Grab your coffee, and let’s break this down like we’re baking a cake—with less mess and fewer existential crises.
🧱 Step 1: Create Two Pages (Yes, Two. Stay with Me.)
Head over to Pages > Add New.
- Create one page and name it “Home”
- Create another page and name it “Blog”
Don’t add content yet—these pages are just placeholders for now.
⚙️ Step 2: Set them as Static Pages
Now go to Settings > Reading.
- Under “Your homepage displays,” choose A static page.
- For Homepage, select the “Home” page you just made.
- For Posts page, select the “Blog” page.
Boom. WordPress now knows what’s what.
🎨 Step 3: 🧠 : Customize the Look
Jump into Appearance > Customize to style your homepage and blog layout. Depending on your theme, you might be able to tweak fonts, colors, and even the number of blog posts shown.
🎉 You Did It! You’re Officially Not a WordPress Rookie Anymore
Now you have a shiny homepage for first impressions, and a blog page for all your unfiltered thoughts, genius how-tos, or cat memes. You’re not just building a site—you’re building your brand.
So go ahead, hit publish, and bask in your newfound web wizardry. 🧙♂️