Setting the Default Blog Archive Page in WordPress (Using Elementor Template Kits)

Setting the Default Blog Archive Page in WordPress (Using Elementor Template Kits)

If you’re using an Elementor Template Kit, your Blog Archive page (the page that lists your blog posts) may not automatically display correctly until you designate it as the default “Posts Page” in WordPress and apply the correct Elementor template.

Follow these steps carefully to ensure your blog archive displays as intended.

Step 1: Create or Identify Your Blog Page

1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Pages > All Pages.

2. If a page called Blog already exists, you can use it. If not, click Add New.

3. Title the page Blog (or any name you prefer) and do not add any content inside the editor.

4. Click Publish.

Step 2: Set the Blog Page as the Default “Posts Page”

1. Go to Settings > Reading in the WordPress dashboard.

2. Under Your homepage displays, select A static page.

3. Choose your homepage from the Homepage dropdown.

4. Choose your Blog page (the one you just created) from the Posts page dropdown.

5. Click Save Changes.

This tells WordPress that all blog posts should display on that page.

Step 3: Assign or Create the Blog Archive Template in Elementor

1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Templates > Theme Builder.

2. Click on the Archive tab.

3. If your Template Kit includes a Blog Archive template, click Add New, choose Archive, then select your desired template from the Template Kit and click Insert.

4. When Elementor asks whether you want to Apply Settings, choose Apply Settings.

Why: Applying the settings ensures that the layout, spacing, colors, and typography match the rest of your Template Kit. If you choose “Don’t Apply,” the template may look misaligned or styled differently than the rest of your site.

5. Once inserted, you can customize the layout as needed, then click Publish.

Step 4: Set Display Conditions for the Archive Template

1. After editing your Archive template, click the small arrow next to Publish in Elementor.

2. Select Display Conditions.

3. Choose Include → All Archives, or specifically select Post Archive if you only want it to apply to the main blog.

4. Click Save & Close.

This ensures Elementor displays your chosen template on the Blog Archive page.

Step 5: Verify the Page

1. Visit your website and navigate to the Blog page you set earlier.

2. You should now see your posts displayed using the Elementor Archive template.

3. If you don’t see the correct layout, clear your site and browser cache, then refresh the page.

Optional: Adjust Blog Layout or Post Settings

• To change the number of posts per page, go to Settings > Reading and adjust Blog pages show at most.

• To edit individual post designs, open a post in Elementor (if supported by your theme).

• For global styling changes, adjust them within the Site Settings panel in Elementor.

    • Related Articles

    • How to Install a Custom Font in WordPress

      Option 1: Using a Plugin (Easiest Method) If you want to avoid editing theme files, you can use a plugin. Steps: 1. Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard. 2. Go to Plugins → Add New Plugin. 3. Search for one of these plugins: – Use Any Font (very ...

    • How to Replace WordPress Cron with a Real Cron Job

      Have you ever noticed that your scheduled posts in WordPress are missing? Though WordPress has its own cron feature that dictates the scheduling of your blog’s posts and events, WP-cron is not a literal cron job. Linux cron job vs. WP-cron The user ...

    • Running WP-CLI as Root to Import Posts for a cPanel User

      Overview This guide explains how to safely run WP-CLI commands in WHM Terminal as the root user to perform WordPress imports for a specific cPanel account. This method does not require enabling shell access for the cPanel user and ensures that no ...

    • How to Get Google Sitelinks for Your Website

      Google sometimes shows extra sub-links under your website’s main search result. These are called sitelinks, and they help users navigate directly to important pages of your site. You can’t turn them on manually, but you can improve your chances of ...

    • Step-by-Step Guide: Moving a Joomla Website Between cPanel Accounts

      Preparation • Ensure you are authorized to move the site. • In the source cPanel, note the document root (usually public_html). • In Joomla admin, optionally set the site Offline to freeze content during migration. • Verify the PHP version used on ...

    • Popular Articles

    • How to install Office Apps (365) to your Windows or Mac computer

      How to Download and Install Microsoft 365 Office Apps (Windows and Mac) This guide will walk you through downloading and installing the Microsoft 365 Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. The steps are nearly the same for ...

    • How to Save and Share a Document in OneDrive from Word or Excel

      Follow these steps to save your document to OneDrive and share it with others directly from Word or Excel. ————— Step 1: Save to OneDrive 1. In Word or Excel, click File. 2. Select Save As. 3. Choose OneDrive – [Your Organization or Personal]. 4. ...

    • How to Collaborate on a Document in Real-Time with Others

      Microsoft 365 allows you to co-author documents with colleagues in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. ————— Step 1: Save to OneDrive or SharePoint 1. Open your file in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. 2. Click File > Save As and select OneDrive or SharePoint. ...

    • How to Recover Unsaved or Previous Versions of Office Files

      If you lose changes or accidentally close a document, you can often recover it using Office’s built-in recovery tools. ————— Step 1: Recover Unsaved Files 1. Open Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. 2. Go to File > Info > Manage Document (or Manage ...

    • How to Use Templates in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

      Microsoft Office apps come with ready-to-use templates to save you time. ————— Step 1: Access Templates 1. Open Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. 2. From the start screen, you’ll see featured templates. 3. Or click File > New to browse available templates. ...