Step 1: Navigate to Pages

In your WordPress admin dashboard (yourdomain.com/wp-admin):

1. In the left sidebar, click Pages
2. Click Add New

Step 2: Enter a Title

The first thing you see is a large text field at the top that says "Add title." Click it and type your page title — for example, About Us.

The title you enter:

• Becomes the H1 heading displayed on the page
• Generates a URL slug automatically (e.g., "About Us" → /about-us/)

Step 3: Add Content with Blocks

Below the title is the content area. Click anywhere in it to start adding blocks.

Adding a paragraph block (default): Simply click in the content area and start typing. WordPress automatically creates a paragraph block as you type.

Adding other block types:

1. Press Enter after a paragraph to start a new block
2. The block will show a "+" icon — click it to see available block types
3. Or type / followed by a block name (e.g., /heading, /image, /list, /button)

Essential blocks for a basic page:

• Heading Block: Click + → Heading (or type /heading). Type your heading text. In the right sidebar, set the heading level: H2 for main sections, H3 for subsections.
• Image Block: Click + → Image (or type /image). Click Upload to upload a new image from your computer, or click Media Library to select an existing image. After inserting, add Alt Text in the right sidebar (important for SEO and accessibility).
• List Block: Click + → List (or type /list). Type each list item, pressing Enter to add new items. Toggle between unordered (bullet) and ordered (numbered) in the toolbar.
• Button Block: Click + → Button (or type /button). Type the button label. Click the button in the editor to add a link URL.
• Columns Block: Click + → Columns. Choose a column layout (two equal columns, 70/30 split, etc.). Add other blocks inside each column.

Step 4: Set the Featured Image (Optional for Pages)

In the right sidebar, click Page tab (if not already showing), then find Featured image → Set featured image → upload or select an image.

Step 5: Review and Publish

Before publishing:

1. Click the Preview button (eye icon, top right) to see how the page looks to visitors
2. Check mobile view by selecting Mobile in the preview controls
3. If everything looks good, click the blue Publish button
4. Click Publish again in the confirmation popup

Your page is now live at yourdomain.com/about-us/ (or whatever slug was generated from your title).

Step 6: Add the Page to Your Navigation Menu

A published page isn't automatically in your navigation menu.

1. Go to Appearance → Menus
2. On the left, under "Add menu items" → find "Pages" → check your new page → click Add to Menu
3. Drag to reorder if needed
4. Click Save Menu

Step 1: Navigate to Posts

In the left sidebar:

1. Click Posts
2. Click Add New

The post editor looks identical to the page editor — same block interface.

Step 2: Write a Compelling Title

Your post title should:

• Clearly describe what the post is about
• Include your target keyword (the phrase people search to find this content)
• Be compelling enough to make someone click

Example titles:

• "How to Choose the Right WordPress Hosting in 2025"
• "10 WordPress Security Tips Every Site Owner Needs"

Type your title in the "Add title" field.

Step 3: Write Your Post Content

Use the same block-adding process as for pages. A typical well-structured blog post includes:

• Introduction paragraph: Hook the reader, state what the post covers. WordPress automatically creates a paragraph block when you click below the title.
• H2 Subheadings: Break the post into logical sections. Use Heading blocks (H2 for main sections). Readers scan headings to see if the content is relevant.
• Body content paragraphs: Write each section with a paragraph or series of paragraphs under the relevant H2 heading.
• Images: Use Image blocks to add relevant visuals. Always add descriptive Alt Text.
• Lists: Use List blocks for steps, tips, or examples — easier to scan than dense paragraphs.
• Conclusion paragraph: Summarise key points or include a call to action.

Step 4: Set a Category

In the right sidebar, click the Post tab → find Categories → check the appropriate category for this post.

If you haven't created categories yet:

1. Click Add New Category
2. Type a category name (e.g., "WordPress Tips") and click Add New Category

Categories help organise your blog and create archive pages for related content.

Step 5: Add Tags (Optional)

In the right sidebar under Tags, type relevant keywords and press Enter after each. Tags are for cross-cutting topics that appear across multiple categories.

Step 6: Set a Featured Image

Every blog post should have a featured image — it appears:

• On the blog index page as the post thumbnail
• At the top of the individual post (on most themes)
• When the post is shared on social media

In the right sidebar: Featured Image → Set featured image → Upload your image. Choose a relevant, high-quality horizontal image (16:9 ratio works well for most themes).

Step 7: Write an SEO Meta Description (If Using SEO Plugin)

If you've installed Rank Math or Yoast SEO:

Rank Math:

1. Click the Rank Math icon in the top right (looks like an upward graph icon)
2. Or scroll down to the Rank Math panel below the editor
3. Enter your Focus Keyword (the search phrase you're targeting)
4. Write a Meta Description (150–160 characters summarising the post for Google)

Yoast SEO:

1. Scroll down to the Yoast SEO section below the editor
2. Enter your Focus keyphrase
3. Write your Meta description

Step 8: Review and Publish

1. Click Preview to check how the post looks
2. Verify mobile display
3. Read through the post for any typos or formatting issues
4. Click Publish → Publish

Your post is now live and will appear on your blog feed.