Adding, view the blog

 

How to Add and View a Blog in WordPress

WordPress makes it easy to create and manage blog posts. Below are the steps to add, publish, and view your blog posts.

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1. Adding a New Blog Post

Step 1: Log in to WordPress

• Go to yourdomain.com/wp-admin.
• Enter your username and password.

Step 2: Create a New Post

• In the dashboard, go to Posts > Add New.
• This opens the Block Editor (Gutenberg Editor), where you can write and format your post.

Step 3: Write Your Blog Content

• Enter the Post Title in the title field.
• Write Content in the editor (add text, images, videos, etc.).
• Use Blocks to format your content (Headings, Lists, Quotes, etc.).

Step 4: Add Categories and Tags

• Categories: Help organize blog posts (e.g., "Digital Marketing," "SEO").
• Tags: Keywords related to the post.

Step 5: Add a Featured Image

• In the right sidebar, go to Featured Image > Set Featured Image.
• Upload an image that represents your post.

Step 6: Publish the Post

• Click Preview to see how it looks.
• Click Publish to make it live.

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2. Viewing Your Blog

Option 1: Visit Your Blog Page

• If your homepage shows the latest posts, go to:
  yourdomain.com
• If you have a separate blog page, go to:
  yourdomain.com/blog

Option 2: View a Single Blog Post

• Go to Posts > All Posts in the dashboard.
• Click View under the post title.

Option 3: Add Blog to the Menu

• Go to Appearance > Menus.
• Add "Blog" as a menu item.
• Click Save Menu.

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3. Setting a Static Homepage & Blog Page

If you want a separate homepage and blog page:

1. Go to Settings > Reading.
2. Under Your homepage displays, choose:
   • A static page → Select a Homepage.
   • Select another page as the Blog page.
3. Click Save Changes.