WordPress: Publishing a blog post

Regularly publishing blog content can help improve your site’s visibility in search results and give customers more reasons to return to your store.

Learn how to publish a post by watching the video below, or following the instructions underneath.

Step 1: Log in to WordPress

1. Log into your WordPress admin page (for example: https://yourwebsite.com/wp-admin).

2. In the left-hand menu, click Posts.

3. 1. Click Add Post.

This will open the WordPress editor where you can create your post.

Step 2: Add your blog post content

1. Enter a title at the top of the page.

2. Use the editor to add content:

   • Paragraph blocks for text

   • Heading blocks to organize sections

   • Image blocks to upload or insert images

   • Links to other pages or products, if needed

WordPress automatically saves drafts as you work, but you can also click Save draft at any time.

Step 3: Configure post settings

On the right-hand side of the editor, you can adjust basic post settings:

• Permalink
  Review the URL to make sure it’s clear and readable.

• Featured image
  Set a featured image if your theme displays one for blog posts.

• Categories and tags (optional)
  Use these to help organize your blog content, if your site uses them.

Step 4: Preview your post

1. Click Preview to see how the post will look on your live site.

2. Check:

   • Formatting and spacing

   • Images and links

   • Desktop and mobile layout

Step 5: Publish the post

When you’re ready:

1. Click Publish.

2. Confirm by clicking Publish again.

Your blog post is now live.

Step 6: Verify on your website

After publishing:

1. Visit your website’s blog or news section.

2. Confirm the post appears correctly and links work as expected.