How do you set the default page in WordPress?

Question

Assuming I have a page with the URL http://papermepress.com?page_id=2 that I want to set as the default, what do I need to do so that when a user types in just http://papermepress.com they see that page?

Is it a simple configuration option or do I need a plugin of some sort?

Answer 1

From your dashboard, visit Settings > Reading and select and for the first option, Front page displays select A static page (select below) and then select that specific page (and then another page you create for your posts to show up on if you would like).

Answer 2

You don't need a plugin for this - simply log in to your wordpress admin console, select SETTINGS, then select READING option and then choose "front page displays" - "a static page" and select the page you want to be displayed