Adding a post in WordPress is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Adding a Post in WordPress:

 

Step 1: Login to WordPress Admin Dashboard

  • Open your web browser.
  • Go to the login page of your WordPress site by appending /wp-admin to your site's URL (e.g., http://yourdomain.com/wp-admin).
  • Enter your username and password to log in.

Step 2: Navigate to the "Posts" Section

  • Once logged in, you'll be in the WordPress admin dashboard. Follow these steps:
  • In the left sidebar, find and click on "Posts."

Step 3: Click on "Add New"

  • On the Posts page, click the "Add New" button at the top.
  • This will take you to the post editor where you can create your new post.

Step 4: Enter Post Title and Content

  • Add your post title in the provided field at the top.
  • Enter your post content in the main editor area.

Step 5: Format Your Text

WordPress provides tools similar to a word processor for formatting your text. You can use the toolbar to format text, add links, insert images, and more.

Step 6: Add Categories and Tags

  • On the right sidebar, you can assign categories to your post. If you haven't created categories yet, you can add them here.
  • You can also add tags to help organize and describe your post.

Step 7: Set Featured Image (Optional)

  • You can set a featured image for your post by clicking on "Set featured image" in the featured image section.
  • Upload an image or select one from your media library.

Step 8: Preview and Publish

  • Before publishing, you can preview your post by clicking the "Preview" button.
  • If everything looks good, click the "Publish" button to make your post live.

Step 9: Additional Options

  • Save Draft: If you're not ready to publish, you can save your post as a draft.
  • Status and Visibility: You can control the visibility and status of your post.
  • Publish Immediately: You can set a future date and time to schedule the post.

Step 10: View Your Published Post

  • After publishing, you'll see a confirmation message.
  • Click on the "View Post" link to see your published post on your website. 
     

Congratulations! You have successfully added a post in WordPress. You can continue to add more posts, customize your content, and explore additional features in the WordPress editor.