Adding new categories on word press

Adding new categories on WordPress is a straightforward process that can be done in a few steps. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Using the WordPress Dashboard

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Click on Posts > Categories from the left-hand menu.
3. Click on the Add New Category button.
4. Enter a name for your new category in the Name field.
5. Enter a slug for your new category in the Slug field (optional, but recommended for SEO purposes).
6. Choose a parent category (if you want to create a subcategory).
7. Click the Add New Category button to save your new category.

Method 2: Using the WordPress Admin Menu

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Click on Appearance > Menus from the left-hand menu.
3. Click on the Categories tab.
4. Click on the Add New Category button.
5. Enter a name for your new category in the Name field.
6. Enter a slug for your new category in the Slug field (optional, but recommended for SEO purposes).
7. Choose a parent category (if you want to create a subcategory).
8. Click the Add New Category button to save your new category.

Method 3: Using a Plugin

If you're using a plugin like Yoast SEO or All in One SEO Pack, you can also add new categories using the plugin's interface.

Tips and Variations

• You can also add new categories when creating a new post or page. Just click on the Categories dropdown menu and select Add New Category.
• You can also use the Quick Edit feature to add new categories. Just hover over the category you want to edit and click on the Quick Edit link.
• If you want to add a category to a specific post or page, you can do so by editing the post or page and clicking on the Categories dropdown menu.
• You can also use the Category widget in your WordPress theme to add new categories to your sidebar or footer.