A static home page in WordPress lets you set a specific page as your front page, replacing the default view that displays your latest blog posts. This helps give your site a more professional look. It’s especially useful for business, portfolio, or landing page-style websites. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to set up a static home page in WordPress.

Step 1: Create the Home Page

1. Log in to WordPress: First, log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to Pages: In the left-hand menu, click on Pages > Add New.
3. Create the Home Page: Give the page a title, such as 'Home', and add any content you want to display on your home page. This can include text, images, or any custom layouts you want. After adding your desired content, click Publish.

Step 2: Create the Blog Page (Optional)

If you plan to have a blog section on your site, you’ll need to create a separate page for your posts.

1. Go to Pages: Again, go to Pages > Add New.
2. Create the Blog Page: Give the page a title, such as 'Blog' or 'News'. Leave the content area blank, as WordPress will automatically populate this page with your blog posts. Click Publish.

Step 3: Set the Static Front Page

1. Go to Settings: In the left-hand menu, navigate to Settings > Reading.
2. Select Static Page: Under 'Your homepage displays', choose A static page.
3. Set Home and Blog Pages:
   • For Homepage, select the page you created in Step 1 (e.g., “Home”).
   • If you created a separate blog page in Step 2, assign it under Posts page. Otherwise, you can leave this field unset.

Step 4: Save Changes

Scroll down and click Save Changes.

Step 5: Customize the Home Page (Optional)

After setting up the static page, you can customize it further:

• Inside the Customizer, go to Homepage Settings to adjust layout, visibility, or widget options.
• Go to Appearance > Customize and select Homepage Settings. Here, you can adjust additional layout options, or add widgets if needed.

Additional Tips:

• To design a visually rich static homepage, use a page builder plugin like Elementor, Beaver Builder, or WPBakery Page Builder.
• Always preview your homepage on both desktop and mobile to ensure consistent appearance and usability.