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1. drdave17
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   ok I am very new to WordPress and I am only trying to
   set a default/splash page on my blog.

   I thought maybe the post id for a particular page will allow me
   to do this.

   On the actual post [Post/Edit Post] I placed [post id=12] on the top of the page, then I go to Settings/Reading too see if this new page appeared under Front Page/Post page drop down menu in order to select it as the default Post Page.

   I am only trying to put 2 + 2 together. Not sure if this is how it works.

   What am i doing wrong?

   Thanks
   Dave

2. Samuel B
   moderator
   Posted 2 years ago #

   not that way
   it must be a Page not a post

   you can create a Page with whatever you want
   then go to settings - reading and select that as home page

   also, you can create an empty Page titled Blog and assign your posts to that

3. drdave17
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Ok I did see a way to create a new page and assign it under Settings/Reading after searching the forums but this is after the fact.

   I had to end up copying the content of the existing post to do so.

   Now, can I assign this new default page to a certain category?

   I don't see that option.

   Thanks again
   Dave

4. drdave17
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   oops sorry

   Our posts got crossed.

   >>it must be a Page not a post<<

   I guess that means negative.

   However, I need to say that my gallery can be both post and default page. I thought it was also possible with a new page.

   Thanks
   Dave

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