Pages and Posts
What You’re Looking At
Pages are usually used for static content such as:
- Home
- About
- Contact
- Portfolio
Posts are usually used for time-based or blog content such as:
- Weekly updates
- News articles
- Blog entries
- Announcements
Posts can also be organized and displayed using categories and tags, making them useful for content you plan to update regularly.
For more details and a video about the differences between Pages and Posts, review the WordPress article.
How It Works
To create either a Page or a Post:
Select Pages or Posts from the left sidebar
Click Add New
Use the block editor to add content such as:
- text
- headings
- images
- buttons
Pages and Posts use a similar editing experience. The main difference is how the content is organized and displayed on your website.
The videos linked below will walk you through:
- creating a new page or post
- adding content using blocks
- saving drafts
- publishing your work
Important Note
Before clicking Publish, use the Preview button to see what your page will look like on your live website.
Previewing your work allows you to check layout, spacing, images, formatting, and more.
This is a helpful way to catch mistakes before making your page public.
If you are still working on your page, click Save Draft instead of Publish.
Your Next Step
Now that you understand the difference between Pages and Posts, spend a few minutes exploring both sections in WordPress.
Try creating a practice Page and familiarize yourself with the block editor.
