I recently set up WordPress 3.3.1 and ran into a problem. The wp_title function works fine on all pages except the homepage. There, it returns nothing, leaving the title blank. Here’s the code I’m using:
<title><?php wp_title('| My Awesome Site', true, 'right'); ?></title>
I’ve looked online for solutions, but most answers are outdated. They talk about older versions like 2.7 from years ago. I’m not sure if I made a mistake or if this is a known issue with 3.3.1. I’d rather not hard-code the title. Any ideas on how to fix this? I’m new to WordPress, so I might have missed something obvious. Thanks for any help!
I’ve dealt with this issue in WordPress 3.3.1 as well. A reliable solution I found is to use a conditional statement in your header.php file. Try replacing your current title tag with this:
<title><?php if (is_home()) { echo bloginfo('name'); } else { wp_title('| ', true, 'right'); bloginfo('name'); } ?></title>
This checks if it’s the homepage and displays your site name. For other pages, it uses wp_title followed by your site name. It’s a clean solution that doesn’t require modifying functions.php or using plugins. Just make sure to back up your files before making changes. If problems persist, consider updating WordPress, as newer versions have improved title handling.
hey, i had a similar issue. try adding this to ur functions.php:
function custom_title($title) {
return is_home() ? get_bloginfo(‘name’) : $title;
}
add_filter(‘wp_title’, ‘custom_title’);
it checks if its the homepage and uses ur site name. worked 4 me, hope it helps!
I’ve encountered this issue before, and it can be frustrating. One solution that worked for me was to modify the wp_title function call slightly. Try this approach:
<title><?php wp_title('|', true, 'right'); ?> <?php bloginfo('name'); ?></title>
This method combines wp_title with bloginfo(‘name’), ensuring that even if wp_title returns empty on the homepage, you’ll still have your site name displayed. It’s a simple fix that doesn’t require hard-coding.
If that doesn’t solve it, you might want to check your theme’s functions.php file. Some themes override the default title behavior. You could also consider using a SEO plugin like Yoast, which often provides more robust title management across all pages, including the homepage.
Remember to clear your cache after making changes, as sometimes cached versions can mask updates. Hope this helps!