Building the Homepage Step-by-Step

byJohnMaluth

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2 weeks ago

Now that you understand blocks and containers, it is time to build a simple, clean homepage. This is where most beginners freeze, because they don’t know what a homepage should look like or how the pieces fit together. Follow these steps and you’ll create a modern layout without stress.

Step 1: Create a New Homepage
Go to Pages → Add New.
Title it Home.
You don’t need to type anything else yet.
Click Publish.

Step 2: Set This Page as Your Homepage
Go to Settings → Reading.
Choose “A static page.”
For Homepage, select Home.
Save changes.

Step 3: Add Your First Container (Hero Section)
Edit the Home page.
Click + and search “Container.”
Insert it.
Set the container width to full width.
Set padding to 60–100px top and bottom.
Add a Heading block inside the container.

Write something simple like:
Welcome to My Website

Step 4: Add a Subheading
Under your heading, add a Paragraph block.
Write a short sentence that explains what your site is about.
Keep it one line only.
Simplicity looks cleaner.

Step 5: Add a Button
Below the paragraph, click + and add a Button block.
Link it to your About page (or leave the link empty for now).
This gives your homepage a clear action.

Step 6: Add the Second Section (Two-Column Layout)
Below your hero section, add another Container.
Set it to a boxed width.
Add a Row block inside it and choose 50/50 layout.

Left column: add a Heading + Paragraph combo.
Right column: add an Image block (use a placeholder for now).
This creates a standard intro section.

Step 7: Add Spacing Between Sections
Click each container.
Set padding to 40–60px.
This creates clean breathing room so your page doesn’t feel cramped.

Step 8: Add a Simple “Latest Posts” Section
Below everything, add another Container.
Insert a Heading block: Latest Posts.
Under it, add the Query Loop block.
Choose the simple grid layout.
This automatically shows your newest posts once you start writing.

Step 9: Keep Everything Minimal
Avoid:
• animations
• gradients
• fancy templates
• complicated block plugins
Your goal is stability and clarity, not design perfection.

Step 10: Preview the Homepage
Click Preview → Desktop → Mobile.
Modern themes adjust automatically, but it is good to check spacing.

Step 11: Publish
Click Publish.
Your site now has a real homepage, built with clean modern blocks.

Step 12: Don’t Try To Perfect It
Your homepage will evolve as you learn.
Right now, your goal is understanding structure.
You’ve built a modern, stable layout — something many beginners struggle with for days.

In the next post, we will shape your header and footer so your entire site feels professional and consistent.

That’s it for now! What do you think about this post? Share your thoughts in the comments below.