How to Create, Edit, and Remove WordPress Posts

Looking to manage the content of your WordPress website? Believe me, it is much easier than you think. We will take you through very simple steps on how to create, edit, and remove WordPress posts. Here are a few simple steps that you can take to refresh the content on your site.

• Adding a New Post
• Creating a Content
• Editing a Post
• Removing a Post
• Summary

Adding a New Post

Let's get started creating your first blog post! To begin, you'll need to log in to your WordPress dashboard.

1. Access your WordPress Dashboard.
   • Locate your website's URL and add /wp-admin to the end. This will typically look like the screenshot below.
     

     Tip: Bookmark this address for easy access in the future.

2. Enter your Login Credentials.
   • Type in the username and password that you created during your WordPress installation on the login screen.
   • Welcome to the Dashboard! Once you've logged in successfully, you'll be directed to your WordPress dashboard. This is the central hub where you can manage all aspects of your website.
3. Find and choose the Add New dropdown option.
   1. On the left-hand side of your dashboard, you'll see a vertical menu bar with various options.
   2. Click the Posts tab, then click the Add New dropdown option.
      

Creating Content

Creating engaging content in WordPress is similar to using most word-processing software. You can format your text with bold, italics, alignment, and links.

To add images, simply click the option. Once uploaded, you can position the image anywhere within your post.

Organizing Your Post

On the right-hand side of the editor, you'll find helpful options to organize your content:

• Categories: Assign categories to your post to group related content together. This improves navigation for your readers.
• Tags: Add relevant tags to your post. This makes it easier for users to find your content through search and allows you to link similar articles.

Publishing Your Work

Once you've finished creating your post, simply click the Publish button.

Congratulations, your WordPress post is now live!

Editing a Post

Sometimes, you might need to make changes to an existing post, whether it's to correct a typo, update information, or improve clarity. Luckily, editing WordPress posts is easy!

1. On the WordPress dashboard, click All Posts under Posts. This will show the list of all the WordPress posts that have been made, whether published or drafts.

   Tip: In the search field at the top right-hand corner, you can type in any keyword related to the specific post you would like to remove, or you can scroll through your posts one by one.

2. Hover your mouse cursor over the post that you need to edit and click Edit when it appears. This will open the post editor, where you can make your changes.
   
3. Once you're finished editing, simply click Publish to update your post and make it live again.

Removing a Post

There may come a time when you decide a post is outdated or no longer aligns with your website's direction. In that case, removing the post is a simple process.

1. On the WordPress Dashboard, click All Posts under Posts. This will show the list of all the posts that have been made, whether published or drafts.

   Tip: In the search box located in the top right corner, you can enter any keyword that pertains to the particular post you wish to delete, or you can browse through your posts individually.

2. Hover your mouse cursor over the post that you need to edit and click Trash. This will send the post to the Trash folder, but it won't be deleted permanently at this stage.
   

Summary

Congratulations! Now, you know how to create, edit, and delete WordPress posts on your WordPress site. And now, you have this knowledge, which you can use to update your website with fresh content that will be interesting and informative for visitors.

This guide covered the following:

• Adding a new post, including logging in, navigating the WordPress dashboard, and using the post editor.
• Create compelling content with formatting options, add visuals, and organize your posts with categories and tags.
• Editing existing posts to make corrections, update information, or enhance their content.
• Deleting old posts if they were outdated and no longer relevant to your website.

That's it! This is the beginning of your learning process as you discover all that WordPress has to offer: appearance customization, functionality extensions through plugins, and an online presence.