You created your blog, added widgets and have an idea of how to write your About page. It’s time to actually add that page to your site.
Here are step-by-step instructions for adding a page to your free WordPress site.
1. Log onto WordPress using your chosen username and password.
2. Select “My Blogs” and choose the desired blog from your list. If you only have a single blog launched at this time, it should be a simple task.
3. Choose the name of your blog on the top left corner and select “New” and “Page.”
4. Add a page title. For example, if you’re adding an About page, the title likely would be “About [your blog’s name].”
5. Add the text of your page in the “Visual” box, using the “Add Media” button to add a photo if desired and the link button in the toolbar to add links where/if necessary.
6. Use the “Save Draft” button on the top right to save your work periodically as you go and when your post is complete.
7. Use the “Preview” button at the top right to view your post as your readers will see it. I also find it helpful to print the preview and edit my posts on paper.
8. Always use the “Spell Check” button at the top of the “Visual” box to spell check your content before you publish, including after you make any edits or changes.
9. Add a “Featured Image” using the box on the bottom right if you want a photo attached to the post.
10. Publish the post using the “Publish” button in the top right corner. Note that you can schedule publication as well, just in case you don’t want your page to post immediately.
11. Share your new page with your readers via your social networks, if desired.
As an aside tip, if you want your page to fall in the menu under other pages, you can use the “Parent” drop-down menu on the right side of the page to assist you in creating page hierarchies.
Setting up a new page on your blog really is quite simple. Best of luck moving forward with your blog!
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