How Do I Post a Blog Post in WordPress?
Publishing blog posts is a key way to share news, updates, and valuable content on your website. Follow these steps to create and publish a blog post using the WordPress admin dashboard.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Log In to Your WordPress Admin Dashboard
Open your browser and go to
https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin(replace with your site’s address). Enter your username and password to log in. -
Go to the Posts Section
From the left-hand menu, click Posts > Add New.
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Enter Your Post Title
At the top of the page, enter the title of your blog post.
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Add Your Content
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Use the default WordPress editor or click Advanced Layout Editor (Avia Layout Builder) below the title to create a more customized layout.
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When using Avia Layout Builder, add content by inserting Avia Elements like text blocks, images, buttons, and videos.
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You can mix simple text with advanced elements for a richer post design.
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Set Categories and Tags (Optional)
On the right sidebar, assign categories and tags to organize your post. Categories group similar posts; tags add specific keywords.
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Set a Featured Image (Optional)
In the sidebar, click Featured Image to upload or select an image that represents your post.
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Preview Your Post
Click the Preview button to see how your post will look when published.
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Publish Your Post
When ready, click the Publish button. Confirm by clicking Publish again in the popup.
Editing or Updating a Post
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To edit a published post, go to Posts > All Posts, find your post, and click Edit.
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You can use the default editor or the Avia Layout Builder to make changes.
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After editing, click Update to save.
