How to Add a Post on Your WordPress Blog

Adding posts to your WordPress blog is one of the key tasks when it comes to publishing content. Whether you’re running a personal blog, a business site, or an e-commerce platform with a blog section, creating posts allows you to share your ideas, updates, news, tutorials, and much more.

Step 1: Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard

1. Go to your WordPress login page. This is usually www.yourdomain.com/wp-admin.
2. Enter your username and password, then click Log In.

Once you’re logged in, you’ll be taken to the WordPress Dashboard, the main control panel for managing your site.

Step 2: Navigate to the Posts Section

1. On the left-hand menu of the Dashboard, find the Posts section.
2. Click on Posts > Add New. This will take you to the post editor where you can create your blog post.

Step 3: Enter the Title of Your Post

1. At the top of the page, you’ll see a field labeled Add Title.
2. Enter a clear, engaging title for your blog post here. Your title should reflect the topic of your post and grab the attention of readers.

Step 4: Write the Content of Your Post

Below the title field, you’ll see the Post Content Editor. This is where you can write the body of your post.

1. Write Your Content: Simply start typing in the block, and the editor will automatically create a paragraph block for you.
2. Add New Blocks: To add other types of content, such as images, lists, quotes, or embeds, click the plus (+) button at the left side of the editor.
   • For example, to add an image, click the + button, choose the Image block, and upload or select an image from your media library.
3. Format Text: You can format your text by highlighting it and using the toolbar that appears, offering options like bold, italics, headings, bullet points, and more.

Step 5: Organize Your Post with Categories and Tags

To help organize your posts and improve SEO, WordPress lets you assign Categories and Tags to your posts.

1. Categories: On the right-hand side of the post editor, you’ll find the Categories panel. You can either select an existing category or create a new one by clicking Add New Category.
   • Categories are ideal for grouping related posts together (e.g., “News”, “Tutorials”, “Lifestyle”).
2. Tags: Beneath categories, you’ll find the Tags panel. Tags are used to specify more specific details about your post. For example, if you wrote a post about “How to bake chocolate chip cookies”, tags could include “baking”, “cookies”, “recipe”, etc.

Step 6: Add Featured Image (Optional)

1. On the right side of the editor, you’ll find the Featured Image section.
2. Click Set Featured Image to upload an image that will represent your post on your site.
   • This image will typically appear on the homepage, blog page, and any other post listings.

Step 7: Preview Your Post

Before publishing your post, you can preview how it will look on your website.

1. In the top-right corner, click the Preview button. WordPress will show you a preview of your post in a new tab.
2. Check the formatting, images, and overall content to ensure everything looks good.

Step 8: Publish Your Post

Once you’re happy with your post, you’re ready to publish it!

1. In the top-right corner of the editor, click the Publish button.
2. WordPress will ask you to confirm that you want to publish your post. Click Publish again, and your post will go live on your website.

Bonus Tip: You can also schedule your post to be published at a specific date and time by clicking Immediately next to the Publish button and choosing a date/time.