Creating a blog website in WordPress is a straightforward process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you:
Step 1: Start Writing Content
1. Add Blog Posts:
- Go to Posts > Add New.
- Add a title, content, images, and format your post.
2. Categories and Tags:
- Organize your posts with categories and tags for better navigation.
3. Use a Featured Image:
Set a featured image to visually represent your blog post.
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- Visibility : for managing posts, you will direct the posts to public, private or access via password
- Publish : is a schedule setting for you to schedule posts and what time the post will be published
- Templates : determine how content is displayed when people view your site.
- Url : This is the link that you will copy after the post is published or scheduled
- Categories : In this category section you can add categories that suit the content of your blog
- Tags : Organize posts to help site visitor understand the topic of the post and find other post on the topic
- Featured Image : This is an attraction for the blog so that people want to visit our blog
- Typography : Typography can change fonts, can help us improve the readability, atmosphere, and overall aesthetic appeal of your site.
Step 2: Optimize for SEO
- Use SEO plugins to add meta titles, descriptions, and keywords.
- Optimize images with plugins like Smush.
- Ensure mobile responsiveness for better user experience.
Step 3: Launch Your Blog
- Test Your Blog: Preview how it looks on different devices and browsers.
- Promote Your Blog:
- Share it on social media platforms.
- Encourage friends and family to visit and provide feedback.
- Share it on social media platforms.
- Monitor Performance: Use tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console to track traffic and optimize.