{"id":28468,"date":"2025-11-28T10:19:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T04:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/?p=28468"},"modified":"2025-11-28T10:19:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T04:49:47","slug":"how-to-create-a-static-homepage-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/how-to-create-a-static-homepage-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Static Homepage in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sbds-post sbds-shell\">\n<p><!-- Floating bubbles --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-bubble b1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sbds-bubble b2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sbds-bubble b3\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- HERO --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-hero\">\n<div><span class=\"kicker\">Homepage Setup<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>How to Create a Static Homepage in WordPress<\/h1>\n<p>By default, WordPress displays your latest blog posts on the homepage. But most business websites need a static homepage \u2014 a custom-designed landing page that welcomes visitors, explains your services, and guides them to important sections. This guide shows you exactly how to set up a static homepage step-by-step.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-cta-row\"><a class=\"sbds-btn sbds-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\">Ready-Made WordPress Sites<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"sbds-btn sbds-btn-ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/blog\">More WordPress Guides<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">1<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">What Is a Static Homepage?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">Understand the difference before creating one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A static homepage is a custom-designed page that stays the same unless you edit it manually. Websites like business sites, portfolios, service pages, landing pages, and agencies commonly use static homepages.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of static homepage content:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hero banner with call-to-action<\/li>\n<li>Overview of your services<\/li>\n<li>Testimonials<\/li>\n<li>Features section<\/li>\n<li>Contact or inquiry button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This gives your website a professional and structured feel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 2 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">2<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Step 1: Create a New Homepage<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">Start by creating the actual home page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>\u2714 Steps:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>Pages \u2192 Add New<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Enter a title \u2014 example: <strong>Home<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Design your page using:\n<ul>\n<li>WordPress Block Editor<\/li>\n<li>Elementor<\/li>\n<li>Any page builder you prefer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Publish<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Your homepage is now created, but not yet set as the site homepage \u2014 that\u2019s the next step.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">3<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Step 2: Create a Blog Page (Optional)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">Required only if you want a separate blog section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>\u2714 Steps:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>Pages \u2192 Add New<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Enter title \u2014 <strong>Blog<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Publish<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>No need to add content here \u2014 WordPress will automatically fill it with your posts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 4 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">4<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Step 3: Assign Your Static Homepage<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">Tell WordPress which page should be your homepage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>\u2714 Steps:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings \u2192 Reading<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>A static page<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Set:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Homepage \u2192 Home<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Posts page \u2192 Blog<\/strong> (if you created one)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Save Changes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Your new static homepage is now live!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 5 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">5<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Tips for Designing a High-Conversion Homepage<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">Make your homepage more professional and effective.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sbds-checklist\">\n<div class=\"sbds-check\">\n<div class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/div>\n<p>Use a clear, bold headline in the hero section<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sbds-check\">\n<div class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/div>\n<p>Add a strong call-to-action button<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sbds-check\">\n<div class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/div>\n<p>Highlight your key services<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sbds-check\">\n<div class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/div>\n<p>Include testimonials or trust badges<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sbds-check\">\n<div class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/div>\n<p>Keep the layout clean and minimal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A well-structured static homepage improves user engagement and SEO.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CTA BLOCK --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-cta-block\">\n<div>\n<h3>Want a Pre-Designed Homepage?<\/h3>\n<p>Save time with SiteCrafted\u2019s beautifully designed ready-made websites. Just import, edit, and launch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"sbds-btn sbds-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\">Browse Ready Websites<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FAQ --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-faq\">\n<h4>FAQ<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Q: My homepage changes after theme updates. Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"sbds-muted\">Some themes reset templates. Use a page builder like Elementor for consistency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can I make the blog page my homepage?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"sbds-muted\">Yes. 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