Step-by-Step Documentation: Adding and Editing Blog Posts in WordPress


Introduction

In this guide, we'll walk through the process of adding and editing blog posts on your WordPress site using the WordPress dashboard. The process involves two main parts: editing the title (headline and sub-headline) and creating the actual post.


Editing Blog Page Title (Headline and Sub-headline)

1. Navigate to the "Pages" section in the WordPress dashboard.

2. Select the "Blog" page and click on the "Edit" option.

3. Add or modify the headline and sub-headline in the provided text fields.

4. Click "Update" to save the changes.

5. The updated headline and sub-headline will now be reflected in the blog section.


Creating and Editing Blog Posts

1. Go to the "Posts" tab on the left side of the WordPress dashboard.

2. Click on "Add New" to create a new blog post.

3. Enter the title of your post.

4. In the body text section, you can add subheadlines, format text, and even insert images using the provided WYSIWYG editor.

5. To maintain formatting, copy content from an external document (e.g., Google Docs) and paste it into the editor.

6. For advanced users: Switch to the "Text" tab to insert iframe code or embed code for videos.

7. Scroll to the bottom right-hand side and set a featured image. This image is crucial for the teaser and full views of your blog post.

8. Click "Publish" to make your blog post live.

9. After publishing, go back to your blog page, refresh it, and you'll see the new post with the cropped featured image.


Additional Blog Customizations

1. **Categories:**

   - You can categorize your blog posts. To add a new category, go to the "Posts" section and select "Categories." Add a new category and assign it to your blog post.


2. **SEO Optimization:**

   - Scroll down to the bottom of the post editor.

   - Under the "Yoast" tab, you can optimize how the blog post appears in search engines.

   - Modify the meta title if needed for better search engine visibility.


Following these steps will help you efficiently manage and customize your blog posts on your WordPress site.