Custom Theme

If you’re writing your own theme, you need to study the template hierarchy

https://developer.www.ads-software.com/themes/basics/template-hierarchy/

As to the front page, create a page called “HOME” (for example) and, under settings->reading, set that as the front page. You can put whatever content you want there. If you want to more things at the template level, then make a template file called front-page.php and it will be used to render that page.

Bob,

These are basic settings, but each theme is different. The best way is to try is under Appearance > Customize.

As per the 7 images in a smile. You will have to use custom CSS for that, or find a plugin that will easily angle images like Slider Revolution.

Thanks, Steve!

I created my own HOME page and did “settings, reading, front page”. But when it is displayed it is not my home page.
The page has my 2 words, but not in the color I gave it. It has the word HOME. On the right side is has “serach”, “recent comments”, “Archives”, “categories”, and “Meta”.

I just want a simple 2 word home page in color, plus include pictures.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks.
Bob

You need to disable the sidebar on that page. You may want to create a template “front-page.php” that will be used for the home page.

Thanks,
I looked for a way to “disable” but could not find it.
Sorry I am new to this…
Bob

If your theme supports it, change the Page Attribute on the page/post to Fullwidth, No Sidebar, or something similar.

If you’re going to be customizing a theme, you’re going to have to dip into some programming. Otherwise, check with the your theme’s authors to see if there are options to make it do what you want.

Thanks!

I was able to get rid of the sidebars. Now I would like to have a picture show on the home page. How do I do that?
Much appreciated!
Bob

This is my “go to” slider plugin

https://www.ads-software.com/plugins/ml-slider/

Click “Add Media” button on the page/post and upload/add your image(s).