The Settings Reading Screen in WordPress allows you to configure how your site’s front page and blog pages are displayed. It provides:
- Options for setting a static front page.
- Showing the latest posts on the front page.
- Controlling the number of posts displayed per page.
Front page displays
- Your latest posts: This option will display your most recent blog posts on the front page.
- A static page: If you prefer a fixed front page, you can choose a specific page from your site to be displayed as the front page.
Posts page:
- If you have chosen a static front page, you can select a separate page for the blog posts page. This is where your blog posts will be displayed.
Blog pages show at most:
- Here, you can specify the number of posts displayed per page on your blog posts page.
Syndication feeds show the most recent:
- This setting allows you to determine the number of posts included in your site’s syndication feeds, such as RSS feeds.
For each article in a feed, show:
- You can choose whether to display the full text of your blog posts or show only a summary in your site’s syndication feeds.
Search engine visibility:
- If you check this box, it will discourage search engines from indexing your site. This can be useful during development or when you temporarily hide your site from search engines.
Save Changes
Once you have made your desired changes, click the “Save Changes” button to save your settings.
The Settings Reading Screen provides essential configuration options to control how your site’s front page and blog pages are presented, allowing you to create a customized reading experience for your visitors.
