To add a blog post and its details in WordPress, follow these step-by-step instructions:
Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard. Typically, you can access it by adding “/wp-admin” to your website’s URL (e.g., www.yourwebsite.com/wp-admin).
Once logged in, navigate to the “Posts” section in the left-hand menu and click on “Add New.” This will take you to the blog post editor.
Enter the title of your blog post in the designated field at the top. Make sure it’s descriptive and attention-grabbing.
Below the title, you’ll find the main content area. This is where you can write the body of your blog post. You can use the built-in WordPress editor to format text, add images, insert links, and more.
If you want to categorize your blog post, locate the “Categories” box on the right-hand side. You can either choose an existing category or create a new one by clicking on the “+ Add New Category” link.
Tags are another way to classify your blog post. They provide more specific information about the post’s content. You can add tags in the “Tags” box, separating them with commas.
Featured images can make your blog post visually appealing. Look for the “Featured Image” box on the right-hand side and click on “Set featured image” to upload or select an image from your media library.
Adding additional details like excerpts and post formats is optional but can enhance your blog post’s presentation. Excerpts are short summaries of the post, and post formats allow you to style your post differently (e.g., as a gallery or video post).
Once you’ve written your blog post, added categories, tags, and a featured image, you can save it as a draft by clicking on the “Save Draft” button in the top right corner. This allows you to come back and edit the post later.
If you’re ready to publish your blog post immediately, click on the “Publish” button. Alternatively, you can schedule it to be published at a specific date and time by clicking on “Edit” next to “Publish immediately.”
Congratulations! You’ve successfully added a blog post in WordPress. You can view your published post by visiting your website and navigating to the blog section or by clicking on the “View Post” link that appears after publishing.