How do I do that new several-small-bits-of-posts-on-the-home-page thing?

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  annafonte · Member · Jun 3, 2011 at 3:35 am

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  I’ve noticed that many of the blogs I read recently switched formats: they used to have the latest blog on the home page (as I do) but now they have several smaller bits of posts with pictures to choose from, sort of like how my blog looks on an IPad. How can I do that, too?
  Thanks!!!
  (Oh– also, I wonder if there’s a better way to invite my readers to comment. Now, there’s a little hypertext under my blog that says “Comments #” and tells the number of people who have commented. This does not seem like a very inviting or intuitive way to get friends to comment. Any suggestions? THANKS!)
  Blog url: http://thegirlinthehat.wordpress.com/

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  naokomc · Member · Jun 3, 2011 at 7:55 am

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  You can check which theme they are using from the link at the footer. It sounds like they are using themes with Featured Image option?

  http://theme.wordpress.com/themes/features/featured-images/

  If you find a theme with a layout you like, you can switch it from theme.wordpress.com site or Appearance > Themes on your dashboard. The design for comment links differ from theme to theme as well. I hope you can find a perfect theme for your blog!

  Let us know if you have any more question.

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  annafonte · Member · Jun 3, 2011 at 9:23 pm

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  Where would I check to see if I have the featured image option? Thanks!

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  annafonte · Member · Jun 3, 2011 at 9:25 pm

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  And what about the comment question? thanks!

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  staff-blorbo · Staff · Jun 3, 2011 at 9:34 pm

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  All of the themes with featured image support are listed at http://theme.wordpress.com/themes/features/featured-images/

  Unfortunately, your theme does not support featured images.

  As for the “Comments #” I’m afraid that is similarly set by the theme and cannot be changed.