[Support request] Custom homepage

[Sam]

Hello,

Currently, my homepage displays the recent posts, however, I’d like to create a static homepage. I really like the Avery homepage, but I haven’t been able to replicate it with the GP blocks. Would I be able to create something similar with the generate or gutenburg blocks, or is there a way for me to import just the homepage layout? I specifically like the top bar, about me section and being able to show recent posts.

Thank you!
Sam

[David]

Hi there,

currently you can only import the entire site, so you would need to install it on a staging server or another domain and then you could copy and paste the blocks over.

Or maybe this video will help ( link below – copy and paste into browser ) where Leo breaks down how yo build one of our sites:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rs0E_rIFtk

For the Latest posts block – you would need to use the WP Show Posts plugin:

https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/wp-show-posts/

[Sam]

Thank you, I will look into it!

[David]

Heres a quick start.
Create your new page.
Set the Content Container to Full Width.

https://docs.generatepress.com/article/content-container/

And remove sidebars if necessary:

https://docs.generatepress.com/article/layout-metabox-overview/

In the editor – go to the 3 dot menu and change to Code Editor.
Open the link below and copy the HTML and paste it in your content.

https://gist.github.com/diggeddy/fb66008f1f4f7891bf7f8f4d9d7c5507

Change the editor back to Visual Editor.

That will give you all the blocks and there styles but you will need to add shortcodes for the WP Show Posts and Forms. Those plugins will need to be installed separately.

[Sam]

Thank you so much David! I really appreciate it!

[David]

You’re very welcome!

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