05 – WordPress Tutorial – Post and Page Editors 

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On September 23, 2022

What’s the difference between a Post and Page in WordPress?

“Pages are used for static content, whereas posts are for more timely content that is regularly updated. Depending on your website, you can have any combination of pages and posts” for more information on this subject click here. 

One of the key features of WordPress is its powerful post and page editor, which allows users to create and edit content with ease. 

The post and page editor in WordPress is a user-friendly interface that allows users to create and edit content in a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) format. This means that users can create content without having to worry about the underlying HTML code. The editor is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, even for people with little or no technical experience. 

When creating a new post or page in WordPress, users can add a title, body text, images, videos, links, and more. The editor also includes a range of formatting options, such as bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough. Users can also add headings, bullet points, and numbered lists to their content. 

One of the key advantages of using WordPress post and page editor is the ability to preview content before it goes live. This allows users to see how their content will look on the front end of their website and make any necessary adjustments before publishing. 

Another advantage of the editor is its ability to save drafts. This means that users can work on a post or page over several sessions without having to worry about losing their work. They can also schedule posts to be published at a later date and time, which is particularly useful for bloggers who want to maintain a consistent posting schedule. 

 

The Post Editor

The “Post” section in WordPress post and page editor category is where you can create and manage your blog posts. 

In this section, you can write the main content of your post using the content editor, add media such as images, videos, and audio files, and format the post with headings, paragraphs, and other styles. You can also add tags and categories to the post to make it easier for readers to find related content on your website. 

The “Post” section also allows you to set a featured image for your post, which will be displayed at the top of the post and in previews of the post on your website and other platforms. You can also set the post status as either “draft” or “published,” and set a publication date and time for the post. 

Once you’ve created your post, you can preview it to see how it will look on your website, and then publish it to make it live. You can also edit or delete posts in this section, and view statistics such as the number of views and comments for each post. Overall, the “Post” section is where you can create and manage your blog content in WordPress. 

The Page Editor

The “Page” editor in WordPress’s post and page editor category is similar to the “Post” editor, but is used specifically for creating and managing pages on your website. 

In this section, you can create new pages, edit existing ones, and organize them into a hierarchical structure if needed. The content editor works the same way as in the “Post” editor, allowing you to add text, media, and formatting to the page content. 

You can also set a featured image for the page, add tags and categories to help organize your pages, and choose whether to allow comments and trackbacks on the page. 

Editor Differences

One of the main differences between the “Post” and “Page” editors is that pages are typically used for more static content, such as an “About” page, a “Contact” page, or a page with information on your products or services. Posts, on the other hand, are typically used for more dynamic content, such as blog posts or news updates. 

Another difference is that pages are often organized into a hierarchical structure, with parent pages and child pages, whereas posts are usually organized by date and category. 

Overall, the “Page” editor is where you can create and manage the static content on your website, and organize it in a way that makes it easy for visitors to find and navigate. 

 

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