1. Log In to Your WordPress Site
- Go to:
yourwebsite.com/wp-admin - Enter your username and password
- Click Log In
2. Go to the Posts Section
- From the left-hand menu, click Posts
- Then click Add New
3. Add a Title
- At the top, you’ll see “Add title”
- Click there and type in your blog post title
4. Start Writing Your Content
WordPress uses blocks for different types of content (text, images, headings, etc.)
- Click where it says Start writing or type / to choose a block
- Just start typing your paragraph
- To add something else (like an image or heading), click the + icon
5. Add Headings (Optional, but helpful)
- Click the + button
- Choose Heading
- Use H2 for main sections, H3 for subsections
6. Add Images (Optional)
- Click the + button
- Select Image
- Upload a new image or choose one from the Media Library
7. Set a Featured Image (Optional, but recommended)
- On the right side panel, find the Featured Image section
- Click Set featured image
- Choose or upload your image
This image usually shows up in blog listings and social media previews.
8. Choose or Add Categories and Tags
- On the right side panel:
- Under Categories, check the box(es) that apply, or create a new category
- Under Tags, type in some relevant keywords and press Enter
9. Preview Your Post
- Click the Preview button (top right)
- Choose Desktop, Tablet, or Mobile to see how it looks
10. Publish Your Post
- Happy with how it looks? Click the Publish button (top right)
- WordPress will ask you to confirm—click Publish again
That’s it! Your blog post is now live.