How to Create and Publish New Posts
You can say or show the world, anything you like on your WordPress site. Here are some tips you need to know to help you write your posts in WordPress.
- Practice Accessibility
- Use Paragraphs
- Using Headings
- Use HTML
- Spell Check and Proof
- Think before you post
- Write about what you like
- Consider your readers
- Use pictures and videos
- Save your posts
To write a post:
- Log in to your WordPress Administration Panel (Dashboard).
- Click the Posts tab.
- Click the Add New Sub Tab
- Start filling in the blanks.
- As needed, select a category, add tags, and make other selections from the sections below the post. Each of these sections is explained below.
- When you are ready, click Publish.
Descriptions of Post Fields
- Title
You can use any words or phrases. Avoid using the same title twice as that will cause problems.
- Post Editing Area
The blank box where you enter your writing, links, links to images, and any information you want to display on your site.
- Preview button
- Publish box
You must also hit the “Publish” button when you have completed the post to publish at the desired time and date
- Permalink
After you save your post, the Permalink below the title shows the potential URL for the post, as long as you havepermalinks enabled.
- Save
Allows you to save your post as a draft / pending review rather than immediately publishing it.
- Publish
Publishes your post on the site.