Can’t figure out how to link to index template in “Hey” template

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    henryjunior1ca7681a7b · Member ·

    I am customized the “Hey” template but unable to figure out how to do a few basic things. Appreciate any help y’all can offer.

    1. Currently, the front-page shows 5 items which is fine (and I know how to adjust that). But, I would like the home page to link to automatically link to the next 5 and display them using the index template. I cannot figure out how to
      • link from the front-page template to the index template (which is part of the Hey theme and visible in the site editor)
      • show some text on the front page that links to the index template such that when it loads it shows the 6th post in the series
    2. Currently, the front-page defaults to using the “front page” template – I haven’t figured out how to change that to be something else. Mostly just curious how to do that.
  • staff-totoro · Staff ·

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