Consider skipping your homepage a crucial navigation element - it's the first impression visitors get when landing on your website. Here's how to set it up properly:

Check Your Current Homepage

Open "Pages" menu and look for a house icon next to your current homepage.

Set Up a New Homepage

1. Click the desired page title in the pages menu
2. Scroll to page settings
3. Click "Set as Homepage"
4. Confirm the change
5. Save your settings

A house icon will appear next to your new homepage. The old homepage remains in place but loses its house icon.

After Setup Options

• Delete or rename the old homepage through page settings
• Move the new homepage to the start of your primary navigation
• Hide homepage in navigation by moving it to "Not Linked" section

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you see a "404 Not Found" error, check these common causes:

1. Disabled Homepage

• Solution: Set another page as temporary homepage
• Enable original page
• Reset it as homepage

2. Template Preview Issues (Version 7.0)

• Ensure you haven't deleted the live template's homepage
• Go online with preview template or restore deleted homepage

Missing "Set as Homepage" Button (Version 7.0)

• Pages within an index can't be homepages
• Remove page from index before setting as homepage
• Note: Homepage cannot be moved back into index after setting

Navigation Tips

• Visitors can return to homepage by clicking page title or logo
• Consider homepage placement in navigation menu
• Ensure homepage content aligns with your website's purpose

Following these guidelines ensures your homepage functions properly and provides the best experience for your visitors.

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