TEST BLOG POST

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Great! I’d be happy to help you with creating blog posts for your WordPress blog page. Here’s a step-by-step guide to ensure your blog posts are created and displayed correctly on your WordPress blog page:

Step 1: Verify Your Blog Page Setup

  1. Check the Blog Page Settings:
  • In your WordPress dashboard, go to Settings > Reading.
  • Ensure that under “Your homepage displays,” you have either:
    • “A static page” selected, with a designated “Posts page” (this would be your blog page), or
    • “Your latest posts” if you want the blog posts to show on the homepage.
  • If you’ve set a specific page as your “Posts page” (e.g., a page titled “Blog”), that’s where your posts will display.
  1. Confirm the Page Exists:
  • Go to Pages > All Pages in the dashboard.
  • Make sure the blog page you created (e.g., “Blog”) is there. If not, create it by clicking Add New, giving it a title like “Blog,” and publishing it.

Step 2: Create a Blog Post

  1. Navigate to Posts:
  • In the WordPress dashboard, go to Posts > Add New.
  1. Add Content:
  • Title: Enter a title for your blog post (e.g., “My First Blog Post”).
  • Content: Use the block editor (Gutenberg) or classic editor (depending on your setup) to write your post. Add text, images, headings, or other media as needed.
  • Categories & Tags: On the right-hand sidebar, assign categories (e.g., “News,” “Tutorials”) and tags to organize your post.
  1. Publish the Post:
  • When you’re ready, click Publish (top-right corner). You can also save it as a draft if it’s not complete.
  • After publishing, click “View Post” to see how it looks individually.

Step 3: Ensure Posts Display on Your Blog Page

  • If you set a static “Posts page” (like “Blog”) in Step 1:
  • Visit that page (e.g., yoursite.com/blog), and your new post should appear there automatically.
  • WordPress will list all posts in reverse chronological order (newest first) unless you’ve customized it with a plugin or theme.
  • If your homepage is set to “Your latest posts,” the post will appear on the homepage instead.

Step 4: Customize the Display (Optional)

  1. Theme Settings:
  • Some themes allow you to control how posts display (e.g., full text, excerpts, or grid layout). Check Appearance > Customize in your dashboard for options like “Blog Layout” or “Archive Settings.”
  1. Posts Per Page:
  • In Settings > Reading, adjust “Blog pages show at most” to set how many posts appear per page.
  1. Widgets or Menus:
  • Add a link to your blog page in your navigation menu via Appearance > Menus.
  • Use widgets (e.g., “Recent Posts”) in sidebars or footers via Appearance > Widgets.

Troubleshooting

  • Posts Not Showing?
  • Double-check that your blog page is set as the “Posts page” in Settings > Reading.
  • Ensure the post is published, not in draft mode.
  • Formatting Issues?
  • Preview your theme’s blog layout with a few test posts to adjust styling if needed.

Next Steps

Let me know if you’d like help with:

  • Writing your first post (e.g., topic ideas or content suggestions).
  • Optimizing posts for SEO (keywords, meta descriptions, etc.).
  • Customizing the blog page design further.

What’s the topic or purpose of your blog? That might give me a better idea of how to assist!