WordPress Posts Management Tutorial¶

Overview¶

This comprehensive tutorial will guide you through creating, editing, and managing posts on the DKA Consult WordPress website, including how to assign categories to your posts.

Table of Contents¶

Accessing the Posts Section
Creating a New Post
Adding Content to Your Post
Assigning Categories
Publishing Your Post
Editing Existing Posts
Post Management Tips

Accessing the Posts Section¶

Navigate to https://dkaconsult.com/login
Enter your username and password
Click "Log In"

Step 2: Navigate to Posts¶

Once in the dashboard at https://dkaconsult.com/wp-admin
Look at the left sidebar menu
Click on "Posts" → "All Posts"

Posts Dashboard

You'll see a list of all existing posts with options to edit, delete, or quick edit them.

Creating a New Post¶

Step 1: Start a New Post¶

From the Posts screen, click the "Add Post" button at the top of the page
Alternatively, hover over "Posts" in the left sidebar and click "Add New"

Create New Post

Step 2: Enter Your Post Title¶

At the top of the page, you'll see a field that says "Add title"
Click in this field and type your post title
The title should be clear, descriptive, and engaging

Adding Content to Your Post¶

Add New Post

Using the Block Editor (Gutenberg)¶

Step 1: Add Content Blocks¶

Click the "+" button to add a new block
Choose from various block types:
Paragraph: For regular text content
Heading: For section titles
Image: To insert images
List: For bulleted or numbered lists
Quote: For quotations
And many more...

Step 2: Format Your Content¶

Select text to see formatting options:
Bold (B button)
Italic (I button)
Links (link icon)
Text alignment
Use headings (H2, H3, H4) to structure your content
Add images by clicking the image block and uploading or selecting from media library

Step 3: Rearrange Blocks¶

Click and drag the up/down arrows on each block to reorder them
Use the toolbar at the top of each block for additional options

Content Creation

Assigning Categories¶

Categories help organize your posts and make it easier for visitors to find related content.

Look at the right side of the screen
If the sidebar is not visible, click the gear or circle icon (⚙️) in the top right corner
Make sure you're on the "Post" tab (not "Block")

Create new Category

Step 2: Find the Categories Section¶

Scroll down in the right sidebar
Locate the "Categories" section

Step 3: Select Categories¶

You'll see a list of available categories
Check the box next to each category you want to assign to your post
You can select multiple categories if appropriate

Step 4: Add New Category (if needed)¶

If you need a category that doesn't exist, click "Add New Category"
Enter the category name
Select a parent category if this is a subcategory (optional)
Click "Add New Category" button

Publishing Your Post¶

Before Publishing - Review Your Content¶

Checklist: - ✅ Post title is clear and descriptive - ✅ Content is well-formatted and free of errors - ✅ Images are added and properly positioned - ✅ At least one category is assigned - ✅ Links are working correctly

Step 1: Preview Your Post (Optional)¶

Click the "Preview" button in the top right
Select "Preview in new tab" to see how your post will look to visitors
Review and close the preview tab

Step 2: Publish Your Post¶

Look at the top right corner of the screen
Click the "Publish" button
A confirmation panel will appear
Review the visibility settings (Public, Private, or Password Protected)
Click "Publish" again to confirm

Publish Post

Success! Your post is now live on the website.

Editing Existing Posts¶

Step 1: Access the Post¶

Go to Posts → "All Posts"
Find the post you want to edit
Hover over the post title
Click "Edit"

Alternatively, you can click directly on the post title.

Quick edit Post

Step 2: Make Your Changes¶

Edit the title, content, or categories as needed
Use the same editing tools described in the "Adding Content" section

Step 3: Update the Post¶

When finished editing, click the "Update" button in the top right
Your changes will be saved and live on the website immediately

Quick update Post

Post Management Tips¶

Best Practices¶

Content Quality: - Write clear, concise, and engaging content - Use headings to break up long sections - Include relevant images to enhance readability - Proofread before publishing

SEO (Search Engine Optimization): - Use descriptive post titles - Add relevant categories - Include internal links to other posts - Use alt text for images (accessible in image settings)

Organization: - Assign appropriate categories to every post - Use consistent category structure - Review and update old posts periodically

Quick Actions¶

From the All Posts screen, hover over a post to access quick actions: - Edit: Open the full post editor - Quick Edit: Edit title, slug, date, categories, and tags without opening the full editor - Trash: Delete the post (can be restored from Trash) - View: See the published post on the website

Additional Features¶

Featured Image¶

In the right sidebar, scroll to "Featured Image"
Click "Set featured image"
Upload or select an image
This image often appears in post listings and social media shares

Tags¶

Similar to categories but more specific
Add tags in the right sidebar under "Tags"
Enter tags separated by commas

Excerpt¶

A short summary of your post
Found in the right sidebar
Used in post listings and previews

Troubleshooting¶

Can't see the categories? - Make sure the settings sidebar is visible (click the gear icon) - Scroll down in the sidebar to find the Categories section

Changes not appearing? - Clear your browser cache - Try viewing the post in an incognito/private window - Ensure you clicked "Update" or "Publish"

Lost your edits? - WordPress autosaves every few seconds - Check "Revisions" in the right sidebar to restore previous versions

Congratulations! You now know how to create, edit, and manage posts on the DKA Consult website. Practice these steps to become more comfortable with the WordPress editor.