How to Add a New Post in WordPress

Adding a new post in WordPress is quick and easy once you know the steps. This guide is written for beginners and will walk you through everything from logging in to publishing your article. Ensure you do this on a pc / laptop. Its possible on a phone, but more difficult and not recommended.

What You’ll Need

• Your WordPress login details (username and password)
• The article or text you want to publish
• At least one image saved on your computer (optional but recommended)

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Log in to WordPress
   Go to yourwebsite.com/wp-admin
   Enter your username and password
   You will see the Dashboard
   
2. Go to Posts
   On the left menu, find Posts
   Then click Add New
   
3. Add Your Title
   At the top, type the title of your post (for example, “My First Blog Post”)
   
4. Write Your Content
   Click in the main writing area and type your text
   Use the toolbar to make text bold, add headings, or create bullet points
   
5. Choose a Featured Image
   On the right-hand side, find Featured Image
   Upload or pick an image to represent your post (change to upload files tab to upload)
   
   *** Click “Set Featured Image in the bottom right of the screen when finished ***

6. Pick a Category (optional)
   On the right-hand side, under Categories, tick one that fits your post
   
   *** Always at least select uncategorised as a category ***

7. Publish Your Post
   In the top right, click Publish
   Confirm again by clicking Publish
   
   

Extra Tips

• Use Save Draft if you are not ready to publish
• Click Preview to check how it looks before it goes live
• Clear, short titles work best
• Adding at least one image makes the post look better