Your First Post

Jun 24, 2025 | Wordpress

How to create Your First Post in WordPress

Starting a website is exciting — and with WordPress, it’s easier than ever to create content, build your brand, or start your blog. If you’ve just installed WordPress and want to publish your very first post, this guide is for you.

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Your first post in WordPress
New Post in WordPress Video
Frequently Asked Questions
Pro Tips
Useful Links

Your First Post in WordPress

Step 1: Log Into Your WordPress Dashboard

Once WordPress is installed, log into WordPress.
Enter your username and password (set during installation).

Step 2: Access the Posts Section

In the WordPress dashboard, look on the left menu.
Click on “Posts” → Then click “Add Post”
This opens the WordPress post editor, where the magic happens.

Step 3: Add a Title and Start Writing

At the top, type your post’s title — this becomes the headline your visitors see.
Then start writing your content in the big white editor space below.

You can:
Add images
Type text directly
Insert headings, bullet points, and more

💡 Use the + button on the left of each new line to add blocks like images, quotes, or videos.

Step 4: Add a Featured Image

A featured image appears at the top of your post and often shows on your homepage or blog grid.

On the right-hand side of the screen, look for “Featured Image”
Click “Set featured image”, upload or select a photo, and click Set.

Step 5: Choose a Category

Still on the right-hand sidebar, assign your post to a category (e.g., “News”, “Blog”, “Tips”).

This helps organize your content for readers and SEO.

Step 6: Hit “Publish”

Once you’re happy with your post:

Click Preview to see how it looks
Then click the blue “Publish” button — and again to confirm

Your first WordPress post is live!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I edit a published post?+

Go to Posts → All Posts, hover over your post title, click Edit, make changes in the editor, then Update to save.

Can I schedule a post for later?+

Yes! In the editor, click on the Publish panel, set the Date and Time, and click Schedule instead of Publish.

Difference between a category and a tag?+

Categories are broad topics to group content (e.g. Blog, Tips). Tags are specific keywords (e.g. SEO, Productivity). Use both for better organization and SEO.

How do I delete a post?+

From Posts → All Posts, hover over the title of the post and click Trash. You can restore it from the trash if needed.

Can I change the post’s URL+

Yes. Below the title is the permalink (URL). Click Edit beside it to customize the slug before publishing.

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