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Create a Page Template

Create a template for WordPress pages

Written by JT Pals

It's possible to create pages in WordPress if you need to make use of plugins that are only available to the blog. In order for WordPress pages to display they will need a template similar to the Single Post template.

What is a Page Template Used For?


The WordPress Template Type called Page can be used to create a theme that will be used to display WordPress page content. A few common use cases for this are:

How to Create a Working Page Template


1) Duplicate your Single Post blog template to use as a starting place and rename it Page

2) Under the Template Info tab in the Properties Panel, assign the Page WordPress Template setting to this page

3) You will only need the Post Title and Post Content Placeholder Fields for this Page template. Go ahead and remove any sections in the design for Comments, Pagination, Post Date

4) Publish to make it live on your blog. WordPress pages should then be able to properly load.

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