# How to Add a Blog Post in WordPress

> To add a blog post in WordPress, navigate to Posts, select Add new post, and enter your title and content using the editor. Next, assign categories, add tags, set a featured image, and click Insert. Finally, preview the post and click Publish or schedule it for a future date.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-blog-post-in-wordpress/
Apps: WordPress
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. In the dashboard sidebar, click on 'Posts'.
2. Click 'Add new post'.
3. Start creating your blog post and enter a title for your blog post at the top.
4. Use the content editor by clicking the add icon to write your post. You can add text, images, videos, and other media by clicking the + icon.
5. Assign a category for your post on the right-hand side under 'Categories'. You can also create a new category if necessary.
6. Add relevant tags to help organize and improve the searchability of your content.
7. Set a featured image under the 'Featured Image' section, which will represent your post on the blog homepage.
8. Click 'Insert'.
9. Click 'Preview' at the top to see how your post will look before publishing.
10. Once you're satisfied with the post, click 'Publish' to make it live. You can also schedule it for a future date if you prefer.