Bits of .NET

📄 One Page, Different Layout

Default page template is boring. Custom page templates create unique layouts. Landing pages, full-width, sidebar left/right.

📝 Creating Page Template

// page-templates/landing.php
<?php
/*
Template Name: Landing Page
Description: Full-width landing page template
*/

get_header(); ?>

<main id="main" class="site-main landing-page">
    <?php
    while (have_posts()) :
        the_post();
        the_content();
    endwhile;
    ?>
</main>

<?php get_footer(); ?>

// Add full-width CSS
.landing-page {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
}
.landing-page .entry-content {
    max-width: 100%;
}

🎯 Using Page Templates

1. Create new page or edit existing
2. Page Attributes → Template
3. Select your custom template
4. Publish

Template examples:
- Full-width page (no sidebar)
- Landing page (no header/footer)
- Sidebar left
- Sidebar right
- Custom portfolio layout
- Contact page with map

Multiple templates:
// page-templates/sidebar-left.php
// page-templates/sidebar-right.php
// page-templates/full-width.php

💡 Pro Tips

• Use naming convention: page-templates/template-name.php
• Template comments: /* Template Name: Landing Page */
• Use conditional logic inside templates
• Create custom fields for template-specific data