How to create a new blog post in wordpress

Creating a new blog post in WordPress is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Creating a new post from the WordPress dashboard

  1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard by going to your website's URL followed by /wp-admin (e.g., example.com/wp-admin).
  2. Click on the "Posts" tab in the left-hand menu.
  3. Click on the "Add New" button at the top of the page.
  4. Enter a title for your post in the "Enter title here" field.
  5. Write your post content in the main editing area. You can format your text using the toolbar buttons or by using HTML code.
  6. Add any necessary images, videos, or other media by clicking on the "Add Media" button.
  7. Use the "Categories" and "Tags" fields to categorize and tag your post.
  8. Use the "Excerpt" field to enter a short summary of your post.
  9. Click on the "Publish" button to publish your post immediately, or click on the "Save Draft" button to save your post as a draft and publish it later.
  10. Click on the "View Post" button to view your published post.

Method 2: Creating a new post from the WordPress editor

  1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard and click on the "Edit" button next to the post title you want to create.
  2. Click on the "New Post" button at the top of the page.
  3. Enter a title for your post in the "Enter title here" field.
  4. Write your post content in the main editing area. You can format your text using the toolbar buttons or by using HTML code.
  5. Add any necessary images, videos, or other media by clicking on the "Add Media" button.
  6. Use the "Categories" and "Tags" fields to categorize and tag your post.
  7. Use the "Excerpt" field to enter a short summary of your post.
  8. Click on the "Publish" button to publish your post immediately, or click on the "Save Draft" button to save your post as a draft and publish it later.
  9. Click on the "View Post" button to view your published post.

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