在Wordpress中将单独的文件设置为主页

Question

I've noticed there are a lot of similar posts, but can't seem to sift through the pile for the right one.

I'm creating a custom theme. I have a separate file, "foo.php", that I want to be the un-editable homepage or front page of the the site.

Then, I want to use a different file/template for the rest of the site.

How do I do this?

Answer 1

At the very top of the foo.php template, insert the following code:

<?php
/*
Template Name: Home Page Template
*/
?>

In WordPress, create a page called "Home" (or really, whatever you like). You don't need to add any content using the editor if it's all in the foo.php file. To the right of the editor you'll see a dropdown that lets you choose a template - pick the one you just created, "Home Page Template".

Last, go to the "Reading" section of the WordPress dashboard and set your newly created page, "Home" as a static front page.