Blog page using index.php and loop.php – not responding to custom template

  • Resolved lewismalpas

    (@lewismalpas)


    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hi Guys,

    Sorry if this is really simple, still very new to WordPress. I am using WordPress primarily as a CMS however there is still a Blog page.

    I have setup WordPress to display a static front page and to display the page named ‘Blog’ as the posts page.

    I have also created a template for the blog (blog-template.php) which has been applied to the blog page under the page attributes. However WordPress seems to be ignoring the template I have created. Currently it seems the blog page is still being powered by index.php and loop.php (which is being called from within index.php)

    Any suggestions as to why WordPress won’t let me use my own template?

    I am using TwentyTen as a base theme.

    Thanks in advance for the help!!

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  • According to Administration > Settings > Reading

    Posts page – Select in the drop-down box the name of the Page that will now contain your Posts. If you do not select a Page here, your Posts will only be accessible via other navigation features such as category, calendar, or archive links. Even if the selected Page is Password protected, visitors will NOT be prompted for a password when viewing the Posts Page. Also, any Template assigned the Page will be ignored and the theme’s index.php (or home.php if it exists) will control the display of the posts.

    Thread Starter lewismalpas

    (@lewismalpas)

    Sorry must of missed that, sorry to waste your time!

    Thanks for you help Michael

    Hi,

    Did you guys find a solution for this? I am also having the same problem.

    Thanks

    Hi,

    Did you guys find a solution for this? I am also having the same problem.

    Thanks

    WordPress uses the home.php template file to display the Blog Posts Index.

    So, rename blog-template.php as home.php.

    Thanks Chip!!!!!! I appreciate your help.

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