Weaning yourself off LJ: More customisations
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I have to admit, I meant to include this in the previous article and I somehow forgot. So I just want to quickly touch on static pages, and why you might want them.
Static pages in Wordpress
When you go to write a post, you might have noticed a submenu option called “Write Page”. You might also have noticed a sidebar widget called “Pages”. This is all about webpages that you manage through Wordpress, but which aren’t part of the ongoing stream of your blog.
A typical use for a static page is a contact page or FAQ. In a fannish context, you might want to use it for a site-wide disclaimer, or perhaps for fannish information outside of the fic/art/vids you post on your blog. For instance, if you are part of a little-known fandom, you might include an introduction to that fandom as a static page, so it’s always easy for new visitors to find it.
So, to create a static page: “Write”, “Write Page”, write the page, and click “Publish”.
To make sure they appear in your sidebar: “Presentation”, “Widgets”, drag the “Pages” widget onto your sidebar, and “Save changes”.
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