How to Add Your Own Article in WordPress

Here’s a step-by-step tutorial for adding a new post in WordPress.

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Step 1: Log in to WordPress Admin Panel

1. Open your web browser and go to your WordPress Admin Panel page (e.g., yourwebsite.com/wp-admin).
2. Enter your Username and Password, then click Log In.

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Step 2: Add a New Post

1. In the WordPress dashboard, go to Posts > Add New.
2. The Editor will open, allowing you to create your post.

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Step 3: Enter the Post Title and Content

1. Title: In the text box at the top, enter your post title.
2. Content: Below the title field, you’ll see a large text area for the post content.
   • Type or paste your content here.
   • Use the formatting toolbar to bold, italicize, add links, or create lists.

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Step 4: Add a Featured Image

1. On the right side, find the Featured Image section.
2. Click Set Featured Image.
3. Upload an image or select one from your Media Library.
4. Click Set Featured Image to apply it.

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Step 5: Assign the Post to a Category

1. In the Categories box on the right, select an existing category or click Add New Category to create one.
2. If adding a new category:
   • Click Add New Category and enter the category name.
   • Select a parent category (optional).
   • Click Add New Category to save it.
3. Check the category you want to assign the post to.

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Step 6 (Optional): Add the New Category to the Primary Menu

If you created a new category, follow these steps to add it to the primary menu:

1. Go to Appearance > Menus from the WordPress dashboard.
2. Under Add menu items, click on the Categories tab.
3. Find the newly created category and check the box next to it.
4. Click Add to Menu.
5. Drag and arrange the category where you want it in the menu structure.
6. Click Save Menu to update your website’s navigation.

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Step : Publish the Post

1. Click Preview to check how your post looks before publishing.
2. When ready, click Publish.

🎉 Success! Your post is now live on your WordPress site.