Static home page with latest blog posts

  • tjobbe

    (@tjobbe)


    14 years ago

    Hi Guys,

    I have created a page and set it as my static front page in the options, now I’d also like to add a “simple” conditional statement to my page.php that shows the latest X posts from a particular category on the home page, but only the home page.

    I haven’t a clue where to begin with this! I have searched – believe me – but for whatever reason I just can’t seem to find exactly what I need.

    Please don’t just direct me to the conditional tags section – I’ve seen it and read it but what I’m really looking for is what code to use on the page to show the latest X posts from Y category if it’s the home page.

    Thanks in advance, ANY help appreciated!

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  • vtxyzzy

    (@vtxyzzy)

    14 years ago

    Here is some sample code adapted from the Codex:The Loop/Multiple Loops In Action:

    // going off on my own here
 <?php if ( is_front_page() ) :
   $temp_query = clone $wp_query;
   query_posts('category_name=special_cat&posts_per_page=10');
   while (have_posts()) : the_post(); ?>
      <!-- Do special_cat stuff... -->
   <?php endwhile; ?>

   // now back to our regularly scheduled programming
   <?php $wp_query = clone $temp_query;
endif; ?>
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