How to Create and Manage Pages in WordPress

Pages in WordPress are different from posts. While posts are timely and displayed in reverse chronological order (like blog articles), pages are static content such as “About,” “Contact,” or “Privacy Policy.” This guide shows you how to create and manage pages in WordPress.

Step 1: Log In to Your WordPress Dashboard

Go to https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin and log in with your username and password. Once inside, you’ll see the dashboard.

Step 2: Create a New Page

1. From the left-hand menu, click Pages → Add New.
2. You’ll be taken to the block editor (Gutenberg).
3. Enter a page title (e.g., “About Us”).
4. Add your content using blocks (paragraphs, headings, images, galleries, etc.).

Step 3: Format and Customize Your Page

• Blocks: Use the + button to insert text, images, videos, or embeds.
• Page Attributes: In the right-hand settings panel, you can assign a parent page or select a custom template.
• Featured Image: Set an image that represents the page when shared on social media or displayed in themes.

Step 4: Publish Your Page

• Click Preview to see how the page looks on your site.
• When satisfied, click Publish. The page will now be live.

Step 5: Manage Existing Pages

1. From the dashboard, go to Pages → All Pages.
2. You’ll see a list of all pages with options to Edit, Quick Edit, Trash, or View.
3. Use Quick Edit to change the title, slug, or status without opening the editor.
4. To delete a page, click Trash. It can be restored later from the trash folder.

Step 6: Organize Pages in Menus

To display your pages in your site’s navigation menu:

1. Go to Appearance → Menus (or Appearance → Editor if using a block theme).
2. Select the menu you want to edit or create a new one.
3. Add pages to the menu and arrange them by drag-and-drop.
4. Save the menu, and it will appear on your site.

Step 7: Set a Page as Homepage

You can make a specific page the front page of your site:

1. Go to Settings → Reading.
2. Under Your homepage displays, select A static page.
3. Choose a page for the homepage and another for the posts page (blog).
4. Click Save Changes.

Summary

1. Go to Pages → Add New to create a new page.
2. Use the block editor to add and format content.
3. Publish when ready, and manage existing pages under All Pages.
4. Organize pages in menus and set one as the homepage if needed.

By learning to create and manage pages, you can build the essential structure of your WordPress site—such as About, Contact, Services, and other static content.

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