Overview

A custom-looking homepage can be easily built through creative configuration of regular theme blocks and special homepage blocks through the Split Content block.

Changing the Page Template

Most pages in WordPress leverage the default template. The homepage uses a different page template that we must specify when setting it up. To change the template, from the page editor, take the following steps:

1. Navigate to the “Page” settings found in the right-hand panel of the editor.
2. “Document” in the right-hand settings panel. Then go to Page Attributes -> Template and change the template to “Homepage.”
3. Under the “Template” setting, click “Default template”.
4. From the dropdown that appears, choose “Homepage”.
5. Save your changes.

Header

There are two recommended header options for a homepage. Those options include:

• Floating Box Header: This header displays a still image or silent video footage at 100% of the page width. A callout box can also be laid on top of the imagery with a call-to-action to another page of your site.
• Split Header: This header displays as a 50-50 split between a still image and text on top of a colored background.

Split Content Block

The special homepage blocks sit within a container known as a Split Content block. The Split Content block is comprised of two halves. Each half features it’s own unique block. There are several blocks that content maintainers can choose from within the Split Content block.

Need help?

Have questions? Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns at go.ncsu.edu/ucomm-dev-request.