Add New Post in Classic Editor

Creating a New Post

  1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard
    Go to: https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin
  2. Open the Posts Section
    From the left-hand menu, click Posts → Add New.
  3. Enter the Post Title
    At the top, enter your post title (this will also generate the post’s permalink).
  4. Add Your Content
    Below the title field, you’ll see the Classic Editor toolbar.
    You can type or paste your content directly into the main editing area.
    • Use Paragraph and Heading options in the dropdown to structure your text.
    • Use the Bold (B), Italic (I), and Bullet List buttons as needed.

Adding Inline Images (Images Within the Text)

You can insert images anywhere within your content — not just as featured images.

Option 1: Uploading a New Image

  1. Place your cursor where you want the image to appear in your post.
  2. Click the “Add Media” button just above the toolbar.
  3. In the popup:
    • Select the Upload Files tab.
    • Click Select Files and choose the image from your computer.
  4. Once uploaded, you can adjust:
    • Title and Alt Text (important for SEO and accessibility)
    • Alignment (left, center, right, none)
    • Link To (media file, attachment page, or none)
    • Size (thumbnail, medium, large, full size)
  5. Click Insert into post.
    Your image will appear at the cursor position inline with your text.

Option 2: Using an Existing Image from the Media Library

  1. Click Add Media.
  2. Switch to the Media Library tab.
  3. Select an existing image.
  4. Review and adjust the same settings (alignment, size, link).
  5. Click Insert into post.
  1. In the right-hand sidebar:
    • Categories: Tick one or more.
    • Tags: Type keywords and press Enter.
  2. Scroll to Featured Image → click Set featured image → choose or upload a photo → click Set featured image.

Publishing Your Post

  1. In the Publish box (top-right corner):
    • Click Save Draft to save your work.
    • Click Preview to see how it looks.
    • When ready, click Publish.

Editing an Existing Post

  1. Go to Posts → All Posts.
  2. Hover over the post title → click Edit.
  3. Make changes, then click Update.
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Add New Post in Classic Editor

Creating a New Post

  1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard
    Go to: https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin
  2. Open the Posts Section
    From the left-hand menu, click Posts → Add New.
  3. Enter the Post Title
    At the top, enter your post title (this will also generate the post’s permalink).
  4. Add Your Content
    Below the title field, you’ll see the Classic Editor toolbar.
    You can type or paste your content directly into the main editing area.
    • Use Paragraph and Heading options in the dropdown to structure your text.
    • Use the Bold (B), Italic (I), and Bullet List buttons as needed.

Adding Inline Images (Images Within the Text)

You can insert images anywhere within your content — not just as featured images.

Option 1: Uploading a New Image

  1. Place your cursor where you want the image to appear in your post.
  2. Click the “Add Media” button just above the toolbar.
  3. In the popup:
    • Select the Upload Files tab.
    • Click Select Files and choose the image from your computer.
  4. Once uploaded, you can adjust:
    • Title and Alt Text (important for SEO and accessibility)
    • Alignment (left, center, right, none)
    • Link To (media file, attachment page, or none)
    • Size (thumbnail, medium, large, full size)
  5. Click Insert into post.
    Your image will appear at the cursor position inline with your text.

Option 2: Using an Existing Image from the Media Library

  1. Click Add Media.
  2. Switch to the Media Library tab.
  3. Select an existing image.
  4. Review and adjust the same settings (alignment, size, link).
  5. Click Insert into post.
  1. In the right-hand sidebar:
    • Categories: Tick one or more.
    • Tags: Type keywords and press Enter.
  2. Scroll to Featured Image → click Set featured image → choose or upload a photo → click Set featured image.

Publishing Your Post

  1. In the Publish box (top-right corner):
    • Click Save Draft to save your work.
    • Click Preview to see how it looks.
    • When ready, click Publish.

Editing an Existing Post

  1. Go to Posts → All Posts.
  2. Hover over the post title → click Edit.
  3. Make changes, then click Update.