# How to Start a WordPress Blog

> To publish a blog post in WordPress, hover over Posts and click Add New Post. Enter your title and body text, configure your settings on the right-side panel, and click Publish twice to confirm and instantly launch your first post on your website.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-start-a-wordpress-blog/
Apps: WordPress
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4ef8ab56e05a00ffaead/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On the left sidebar, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Posts' option and then click 'Add New Post'.
2. Following that, click the Title block and enter your preferred post title.
3. Next, type the body of the article below the title block.
4. Head over to the right-side panel and then configure the provided post settings based on your preferences.
5. Once done, click 'Publish'.
6. Tap the 'Publish' button once again to confirm your request.
7. After completing these steps, your first blog post will be published instantly on your WordPress website.