Step 1 - Theme Options
To begin customizing your site go to Appearance -> Customizer and select Theme Options. Here's you'll find custom options to help build your site.

To begin customizing your site go to Appearance -> Customizer and select Theme Options. Here's you'll find custom options to help build your site.

To add a slider go to Theme Options -> Homepage and choose page slider. The slider will use the page title, excerpt and featured image for the slides.

To add featured content go to Theme Options -> Homepage (Featured) and turn the switch on then add the content you want for each section.
Byline: Dana Mitchell, former digital banking helpdesk lead with 9 years supporting consumer and small-business banking usersLast reviewed: June 28, 2026 FirstMerchants usually points people to First Merchants Bank’s online and mobile banking services, not a separate third-party portal. This guide is independent and is not run by, endorsed by, or connected with First Merchants