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The process is relatively simple and is very effective when you want new visitors to your site to read an introduction to your site, but have more instant news updates appear as well.

First, navigate to Posts > Add New and write the content you'd like to always be present on your homepage.

Under Publish > Visibility (top right side) click Edit. Next, click the check box to "Stick this post to the front page". Publish your document, then navigate to Settings > Reading.

The default setting for WordPress front page displays is "your latest posts" and this what you'll need to be set to for your latest post content to appear on the homepage. Now that you've made a "sticky homepage" that particular post will always be at the top. Look here for more info on cool site.

Further customizations can be made under Reading Settings, such as the number of blog posts to show on the home page and whether to include the full text or a summary. In the case of our Site Sparker website, our blog posts are very short so we've chosen to post the full text. But if your blog entries are very long, then you should choose the Summary setting so that only a portion of your blog appears on the homepage. That will ensure visitors can scroll very quickly through all of your posts to find what they're looking for.

If this is at all confusing, you can find a video version of this tutorial at the link below, where it's explained visually, inside the WP interface.

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WordPress is a popular way to start a blog. And the default template included when you install it.... it's everywhere! Don't let your blog get lost in that sea of same-ness. Make it stand out!

How can you make your blog stand out and get noticed for it's uniqueness? You can start by choosing a more unique theme, customizing your sidebar, adding your own custom header or logo, including photographs or images, and writing great content.

1. Switch to a different, more unique theme.

There are thousands of themes available. You can find lots of great free themes on the WordPress website or by searching online. Just search for "WordPress theme" and you'll find many options.

To find an even more unique theme, look at some of the premium themes. Because they require purchase most of them are less common than the popular free themes. You can find premium themes from StudioPress, WooThemes, iThemes, Elegant Themes, Theme Forest and more.

It's easy to switch between themes so download a few and test them out to see what you think.

2. Customize your blog sidebar with your own choice of widgets.

Add widgets to your sidebar that meet the needs of your website and express your personality and style. In addition to the standard latest posts, blog categories, and archive widgets, consider adding your latest tweets or a lifestream, an about box, or other interesting widgets.

3. Add a custom logo or blog header that's unique to you.

This is one of the best ways to make your website unique. Design your own custom header image or hire a designer to create one for you. Post a job at 99Designs or Elance, or ask friends for recommendations of creative professional, but get something custom created for you into the top of your website! Check it out for more info on cool site.

4. Add color to your site with photographs and images.

Well chosen photos can server to accentuate your posts, articles or pages and make your blog more visually interesting. Search at Morgue File or another of the many free and royalty free stock photograph websites to find ones that you can use legally.

5. Write great content and build a reputation.

Don't overlook the obvious. To make your blog stand out you will need to offer quality content that is unique to you! As you build a reputation for delivering good content your blog will come to life with a personality of it's own and stand out from the crowd.

latest posts

The process is relatively simple and is very effective when you want new visitors to your site to read an introduction to your site, but have more instant news updates appear as well.

First, navigate to Posts > Add New and write the content you'd like to always be present on your homepage.

Under Publish > Visibility (top right side) click Edit. Next, click the check box to "Stick this post to the front page". Publish your document, then navigate to Settings > Reading.

The default setting for WordPress front page displays is "your latest posts" and this what you'll need to be set to for your latest post content to appear on the homepage. Now that you've made a "sticky homepage" that particular post will always be at the top. Check it out for more info on cool site.

Further customizations can be made under Reading Settings, such as the number of blog posts to show on the home page and whether to include the full text or a summary. In the case of our Site Sparker website, our blog posts are very short so we've chosen to post the full text. But if your blog entries are very long, then you should choose the Summary setting so that only a portion of your blog appears on the homepage. That will ensure visitors can scroll very quickly through all of your posts to find what they're looking for.

If this is at all confusing, you can find a video version of this tutorial at the link below, where it's explained visually, inside the WP interface.