{"id":19252,"date":"2025-02-07T07:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T15:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/?p=19252"},"modified":"2025-02-09T10:43:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T18:43:43","slug":"how-to-use-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/how-to-use-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use WordPress 101 (for Beginners): WordPress Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress is the most popular website in the world\u2014by quite some way. At least <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blogging-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"43% of all websites on the internet\">43% of all websites on the internet<\/a>&nbsp;run on WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/how-start-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"starting a blog\">starting a blog<\/a> to with aims to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/personal-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"personal blog\">personal blog<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/lifestyle-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"lifestyle blog\">lifestyle blog<\/a>, a small business website, or a huge eCommerce store, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/what-is-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"WordPress\">WordPress<\/a> is a great platform to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re just getting started, though, WordPress can seem a bit daunting. There are more than a few things to learn and several steps to take in order to get your site online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m going to take you through everything you need to know to get a website or blog up and running with WordPress. This is a big, comprehensive guide so you might want to bookmark it to keep handy as you create your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use WordPress 101 (for Beginners): WordPress Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-wordpress\"><strong>What is WordPress?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#install-wordpress\"><strong>How to Install WordPress on Your Website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#log-in-wordpress\"><strong>How to Log In to WordPress for the First Time<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#wordpress-dashboard-admin\"><strong>Understanding Your WordPress Dashboard and Admin Panel<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#choosing-wordpress-theme\"><strong>Choosing Your WordPress Theme<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#adding-wordpress-plugins\"><strong>Adding Plugins to WordPress<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#create-wordpress-page\"><strong>Creating Your First WordPress Page<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#create-wordpress-post\"><strong>Creating Your First WordPress Blog Post<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#customize-wordpress-theme\"><strong>Customizing Your WordPress Theme<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#wordpress-site-home-page\"><strong>Setting Up Your WordPress Site\u2019s Home Page<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#wordpress-glossary\"><strong>16 Common WordPress Terms Explained (WordPress Glossary)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class='tm-click-to-tweet'><div class='tm-ctt-text'><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/share?text=How+to+Use+WordPress+101%3A+My+Ultimate+Beginner%27s+Guide+%28WordPress+Tutorial%29&amp;via=TheRyanRobinson&amp;related=TheRyanRobinson&amp;url=https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/how-to-use-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"How to Use WordPress 101: My Ultimate Beginner&#039;s Guide (WordPress Tutorial)\">How to Use WordPress 101: My Ultimate Beginner's Guide (WordPress Tutorial)<\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/share?text=How+to+Use+WordPress+101%3A+My+Ultimate+Beginner%27s+Guide+%28WordPress+Tutorial%29&amp;via=TheRyanRobinson&amp;related=TheRyanRobinson&amp;url=https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/how-to-use-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"tm-ctt-btn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"Click To Post on\">Click To Post on <i class='fa fa-twitter-x'><\/i><\/a><div class='tm-ctt-tip'><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disclosure:<\/strong><em> <\/em>Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links and at no additional cost to you, I\u2019ll earn a commission. Know that I only recommend products and services I\u2019ve personally used and stand behind. When you use one of my affiliate links, the company compensates me, which helps me run this blog and keep my in-depth content free of charge for readers (like you).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-balanced\"><strong>Create Automated SEO Blog Posts in Minutes with <a href=\"https:\/\/rightblogger.com\/?via=ryrob&amp;utm_source=ryrob&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=post\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">RightBlogger<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/RightBlogger-Automated-AI-SEO-Optimized-Blog-Posts-on-Autopilot-Autoblogging-Tools-1024x496.jpg\" alt=\"RightBlogger Automated AI SEO Optimized Blog Posts on Autopilot (Autoblogging Tools)\" class=\"wp-image-28162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/RightBlogger-Automated-AI-SEO-Optimized-Blog-Posts-on-Autopilot-Autoblogging-Tools-1024x496.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/RightBlogger-Automated-AI-SEO-Optimized-Blog-Posts-on-Autopilot-Autoblogging-Tools-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/RightBlogger-Automated-AI-SEO-Optimized-Blog-Posts-on-Autopilot-Autoblogging-Tools-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/RightBlogger-Automated-AI-SEO-Optimized-Blog-Posts-on-Autopilot-Autoblogging-Tools-1536x743.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/RightBlogger-Automated-AI-SEO-Optimized-Blog-Posts-on-Autopilot-Autoblogging-Tools-2048x991.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Join 45,417+ bloggers, marketers, writers &amp; business owners in using RightBlogger, <em>my very own <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/rightblogger.com\/autoblogging\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Autoblogging solution<\/a> with a built-in automated Content Schedule, and a kit of 80+ powerful tools for blogging, SEO, and marketing. You&#8217;ll create AI SEO-optimized content faster &amp; get more traffic from Google and ChatGPT today. Plus, you&#8217;ll access online courses, a community, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"text-center\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/rightblogger.com\/?via=ryrob&#038;utm_source=ryrob&#038;utm_medium=web&#038;utm_campaign=post\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Try RightBlogger<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-wordpress\">What is WordPress?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress is the world\u2019s most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/best-website-builders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"website builder\">website builder<\/a>&nbsp;or content management system. Originally designed for blogs, WordPress is used by many types of websites all across the world. The WordPress software is free and open-source plus it\u2019s well-designed for good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"SEO\">SEO<\/a>&nbsp;(search engine optimization).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing that\u2019s a little confusing about WordPress is that it comes in two \u201cflavors.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s WordPress.org, sometimes called self-hosted WordPress\u2014which is what most people mean when we talk about \u201cWordPress.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then there\u2019s WordPress.com, sometimes called hosted WordPress\u2014this is the commercial wing of WordPress and it can offer a slightly simpler user experience but has a lot of limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/How-to-Start-a-Blog-Wordpress-dot-com-vs-Wordpress-dot-org-ryrob.png\" alt=\"Difference Between Self-Hosted WordPress and WordPress.com\" class=\"wp-image-9823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/How-to-Start-a-Blog-Wordpress-dot-com-vs-Wordpress-dot-org-ryrob.png 960w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/How-to-Start-a-Blog-Wordpress-dot-com-vs-Wordpress-dot-org-ryrob-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/How-to-Start-a-Blog-Wordpress-dot-com-vs-Wordpress-dot-org-ryrob-768x551.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to know more about the differences, check out my article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/what-is-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"the difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com\">the difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I talk about WordPress in this tutorial, I&#8217;ll be referring to <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">WordPress.org<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/what-is-self-hosted-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"self-hosted WordPress\">self-hosted WordPress<\/a>), which is the best foundation to launch a blog or website with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"install-wordpress\">How to Install WordPress on Your Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The idea of installing WordPress on your website might sound daunting, but web hosting companies make it really easy for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first step is to sign up with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/best-web-hosting-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"web hosting provider\">web hosting provider<\/a>&nbsp;that offers a seamless WordPress installation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My top WordPress hosting service recommendations are <a href=\"https:\/\/bluehost.sjv.io\/c\/317592\/1376228\/11352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Bluehost<\/a>&nbsp;and <a href=\"http:\/\/click.dreamhost.com\/aff_c?offer_id=9&amp;aff_id=1003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Dreamhost<\/a>. They\u2019re both great value and easy to sign up with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ll quickly run through instructions for those web hosts here\u2014but if you want a detailed tutorial that takes you step by step through the signup process as well as the WordPress installation process, check out my guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/how-to-install-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"how to install WordPress\">how to install WordPress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>You might also want to look into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/managed-wordpress-hosting-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"managed WordPress hosting\">managed WordPress hosting<\/a>, which will cost you more but offers very useful extra support (like daily backups, carrying out updates for you, and more).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installing WordPress on Your Bluehost Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, you\u2019ll need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/domain-name-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"create a Bluehost account\">create a Bluehost account<\/a>&nbsp;and choose your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/domain-name-generators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"domain name\">domain name<\/a>. It\u2019s really easy to create your account: just fill in all the information Bluehost requires, step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019d recommend selecting the 12-month plan, as that way, you only pay $35.40 upfront\u2014making your hosting super-cheap for your first year:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-19.png\" alt=\"WordPress tutorial screenshot showing Bluetooth's package pricing, with a 12 month hosting plan for $35.40\/year ($2.95\/month) selected.\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve paid, Bluehost will prompt you to pick a password for your account. Then, you can log in. You\u2019ll immediately see a screen with a \u201cCreate your website\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply click that button, choose the type of site you\u2019re going to create, and select the \u201cLimitless customization\u201d option when you\u2019re prompted to choose how to build your WordPress site:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-20.png\" alt=\"WordPress site options from Bluehost, offering either the regular WordPress or the Bluehost Website Builder WordPress option\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll need to enter some details like the title and tagline for your new website. Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re not sure what to put here, as you can easily change these later. You\u2019ll also be prompted to pick a theme for your site\u2014again, you can change this later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, Bluehost will install WordPress for you, and you\u2019ll be taken to your main Bluehost dashboard, where you can easily login to your WordPress admin area.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-21.png\" alt=\"Links for WordPress beginners in the Bluehost admin panel, showing options to Customize your design, Write your first blog post, Get Blogger Resources, and Update or add plugins\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installing WordPress on Your Dreamhost Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Installing WordPress on a <a href=\"http:\/\/click.dreamhost.com\/aff_c?offer_id=9&amp;aff_id=1003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Dreamhost<\/a>&nbsp;website is really quick and easy. Simply select the hosting plan you want, choose your domain name, then you\u2019ll see the checkout page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the checkout page, make sure you check the box to \u201cPre-Install WordPress:\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-22.png\" alt=\"Option to Pre-Install WordPress selected on the checkout page when creating a WordPress site using Dreahost\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(If you miss the box, don\u2019t worry: you can install WordPress on your site through your Dreamhost dashboard after creating your hosting account.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve paid, Dreamhost will create your new site and install WordPress on it. Within a few minutes, you\u2019ll receive an email with a link to login to the WordPress admin area on your own website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/success-installing-wordpress-email.png\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/success-installing-wordpress-email-1024x686.png\" alt=\"Email from Dreamhost titled Success installing WordPress on your site, with login details and links to set\/reset password.\" class=\"wp-image-20016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/success-installing-wordpress-email-1024x686.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/success-installing-wordpress-email-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/success-installing-wordpress-email-768x515.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/success-installing-wordpress-email.png 1074w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"log-in-wordpress\">How to Log In to WordPress for the First Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re using Bluehost, you can log in to WordPress by following the \u201cLog into WordPress\u201d link within your Bluehost account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re using Dreamhost, you\u2019ll have an email with a special link to log in for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a different web hosting company? Look out for an email with your login instructions and details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After logging in for the first time, you can log in on future occasions at <em>yoursitename.com\/wp-login.php<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wordpress-dashboard-admin\">Understanding Your WordPress Dashboard and Admin Panel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you login to WordPress, you\u2019ll see your WordPress dashboard. It looks something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-24.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing the WordPress dashboard with information on Site Health Status, At a Glance, Activity, Quick Draft, and WordPress Events and News, plus the WordPress admin menu down th left hand side\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your dashboard has useful information and links, like an \u201cAt a Glance\u201d box telling you about your website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your admin panel is all the \u201cbackend\u201d of your WordPress site. You can see the links down the left-hand side of the screen to things like \u201cPosts,\u201d \u201cPages,\u201d \u201cComments,\u201d \u201cAppearance\u201d and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where you control everything about your website. You use the admin panel to publish new posts and pages, moderate comments, change your site\u2019s theme and appearance, add plugins, add users, change your settings, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At first glance, the dashboard and admin panel as a whole can seem a bit overwhelming and you might not know how best to begin. Feel free to click around and take a look at different areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key things to know about when you\u2019re getting started are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Posts: <\/strong>This is where you can create new blog posts and edit (or even delete) existing ones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pages: <\/strong>This lets you create pages for your website (such as an About page or Contact page).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Appearance: <\/strong>This has several useful options that you\u2019ll want to try out: Themes lets you change your blog\u2019s theme, Widgets lets you adjust your sidebar or footer, and Menus lets you change your navigation menu:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pasted-image-0-31.png\" alt=\"The WordPress apperance menu\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you make a change to your WordPress site and decide against it, you can easily change it back again! Feel free to experiment and try out different things as you get used to WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"choosing-wordpress-theme\">Choosing Your WordPress Theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the first things you\u2019ll want to do when you set up your site is to change the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/best-wordpress-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"WordPress theme\">WordPress theme<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A WordPress theme is like a template for your website. It controls how your site looks (and some themes also add extra functions to your website).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your theme affects things like the font, colors, line spacing, layout, and more on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can change the theme as often as you like\u2014though once your site is up and running, you\u2019ll probably want to avoid making dramatic changes to how it looks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All your content (posts, pages, comments, and so on) stays the same, however much you change your theme. The font or layout might change, but the words and images will be the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To pick a new theme, go to Appearance\u2192Themes and then pick any theme that you like. Hover your mouse over the theme and click \u201cActivate\u201d to use that theme on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also use the \u201cLive Preview\u201d option if you want to check out how the theme will look before actually using it for your site.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-25.png\" alt=\"Screenshot on how to install WordPress themes showing the active theme (Blogus) and another theme (Hestia) with the Activate and Live Preview buttons showing\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Some themes will have been pre-installed for you when WordPress was set up, but what if you want more themes to use from? Use the \u201cAdd New\u201d button to search all the WordPress themes available. You\u2019ll need to install themes before you can activate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Free vs Premium Themes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many WordPress themes are completely free. They won\u2019t have advanced features but they\u2019ll usually look great and function well\u2014especially if you choose popular free themes and install them through your WordPress admin area, as shown above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other WordPress themes are \u201cpremium\u201d or \u201cpaid\u201d themes. These will cost you anything from about $20\u2013$200+, depending on the complexity of the theme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Premium themes will often include lots of extra functionality\u2014anything from the option to choose your color scheme to a full page builder\u2014and many offer a free version to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want some theme recommendations, check out this guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/best-wordpress-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"my favorite WordPress themes (free and paid)\">my favorite WordPress themes (free and paid)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"adding-wordpress-plugins\">Adding Plugins to WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best things about WordPress is that you can add new functionality to your website using \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/best-wordpress-plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"WordPress plugins\">WordPress plugins<\/a>\u201d\u2014which are like little apps for your website. These take just a couple of clicks to install and set up, and they make running a website so much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are thousands of WordPress plugins available, doing all sorts of things. As with themes, some plugins are free, and others are more complex pieces of software that you\u2019ll need to pay for. Many premium plugins do have a limited free version to try, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To install a plugin, go to Plugins\u2192 Add New in your WordPress admin area. You\u2019ll automatically see some popular plugins, but you can search for any type of plugin you want by typing in a keyword (such as \u201ccontact form\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-26.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing how to add a WordPress plugin\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve got <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/best-wordpress-plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"a list of the best WordPress plugins here\">a list of the best WordPress plugins here<\/a>, but when you\u2019re just starting out with WordPress, these are 4 of the most useful plugins to install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Anti-Spam Plugin (Akismet)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have comments open on your website, you\u2019ll inevitably receive spam comments. The good news is, you don\u2019t need to manually remove these. A good anti-spam plugin can automatically catch spam before it ever appears on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best-known WordPress anti-spam plugin is <a href=\"https:\/\/akismet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Akismet<\/a>. It\u2019s priced at \u201cpay what you can\u201d for personal sites and blogs (and you can choose to pay nothing), though if you want more features and support, you\u2019ll need to select a pricing plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Contact Form Plugin (WPForms)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you don\u2019t <em>have<\/em>&nbsp;to include a contact form on your website, it\u2019s often to have this as well as (or instead of) your email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A contact form makes it really quick and easy for people to get in touch and it also gives you the option to collect useful information upfront, perhaps through a dropdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their message comes to you by email, and you can reply to them as you would with any email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wpforms-lite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">WPForms<\/a>&nbsp;is a great contact form plugin with a very user-friendly interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. SSL Plugin (Really Simple SSL)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Websites without an SSL certificate (HTTPS) look less trustworthy to users, showing as \u201cNot Secure\u201d in browsers. They may also not rank so well in Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you take online payments or need users to login, then it\u2019s essential you have an SSL certificate. But even if you don\u2019t, you should use SSL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some WordPress users run into issues getting their SSL certificate working correctly. (Most web hosts provide a free SSL certificate.) The plugin <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/really-simple-ssl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Really Simple SSL<\/a>&nbsp;will automatically make sure all your content runs over HTTPS\u2014and it can even provide a free SSL certificate for you if you don\u2019t already have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Image Compression (TinyPNG)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One big factor in making your website load fast is compressing your images. You can use online services to compress images before uploading them\u2014but what if you already have a lot of uncompressed images on your website?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/tiny-compress-images\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">TinyPNG<\/a>&nbsp;is a great solution. It compresses JPEGs, PNGs, and WebP images automatically <a href=\"https:\/\/en-gb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/tiny-compress-images\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">when you upload them<\/a>, plus it can optimize images that are already on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other WordPress Plugins to Consider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some other plugins you might want to add are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A caching plugin, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/w3-total-cache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">W3 Total Cache<\/a>, to speed up your website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A plugin that makes it easy to add Google Analytics code to your site, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/insert-headers-and-footers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">WPCode<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An ecommerce plugin if you want to run an online store\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/?aff=25682&amp;cid=2512943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">WooCommerce<\/a> is the most popular<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A plugin to help with your SEO: I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordpress-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Yoast SEO<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/seo-by-rank-math\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">RankMath<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/all-in-one-seo-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">All in One SEO<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A social media plugin such as <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/easy-social-sharing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Easy Social Sharing<\/a>, to make it easier for readers to share your posts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create-wordpress-page\">Creating Your First WordPress Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your site is looking good and you\u2019ve installed some key plugins, it\u2019s time to create your first page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/how-to-write-about-me-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"About Me page\">About Me page<\/a>&nbsp;is a great option to get started with. You can create one by going to Pages\u2192Add New in your WordPress admin. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-27.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Pages, Add New option in the WordPress admin area\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Type \u201cAbout Me\u201d or something similar for the title. (\u201cAbout,\u201d \u201cAbout the Blog,\u201d or \u201cAbout Us\u201d are all good options too.)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-28.png\" alt=\"Using WordPress to create a page for your site, with the title About entered in the title box\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can simply click where it says \u201cType \/ to choose a block\u201d to start writing your page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The buttons on the top right let you save, preview, and\/or publish your page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using the Block Editor (Gutenberg Editor)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The block editor may seem a little confusing when you first try it, but once you get the hang of it, you\u2019ll find it\u2019s easy to work with and very versatile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create paragraph blocks, you can simply type as normal, hitting enter at the end of each paragraph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To add other blocks, you can use the + icon to browse for and select a blog, or you can type a forward slash and whatever type of block you want\u2014e.g. <em>\/image\u2014<\/em>to quickly create that type of block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most useful blocks to try out on your About page, apart from the paragraph block, are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Heading blocks. <\/strong>These let you create subheadings. For instance, you might have two sections for your page, \u201cAbout Me\u201d and \u201cAbout My Blog.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Image blocks.<\/strong>&nbsp;These let you upload images (or pick images that you\u2019ve already added to your media library) to use on your page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>List blocks.<\/strong>&nbsp;You can use these to create a bullet point list or a numbered list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can change a block into a different block by clicking on it and using the \u201cTransform to\u201d option. Here, I\u2019m changing a list block to a paragraph block:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-29.png\" alt=\"Transforming a WordPress list block to a paragraph block, in the block editor\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>If you prefer, you can use drag-and-drop page builders to create your WordPress pages, such as Elementor or Beaver Builder. (You install these as plugins.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create-wordpress-post\">Creating Your First WordPress Blog Post<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding a blog post to your site is just as easy as adding a new page. Both posts and pages use the block editor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/how-write-blog-post\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"writing a blog post\">writing a blog post<\/a> for the first time on your new site, you might write about one or more of these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why you started your blog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What readers can expect from your blog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some key \u201clessons learned\u201d in your topic area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A particular core idea in your topic area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A step-by-step guide to getting started with a key aspect of your topic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026 or anything else you want. For lots more inspiration, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-post-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"my guide to the best blog post ideas\">my guide to the best blog post ideas<\/a> and use my free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-idea-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"blog idea generator\">blog idea generator<\/a> to come up with endless <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-writing-prompts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"blog writing prompts\">blog writing prompts<\/a> &amp; topics to explore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To add a post, go to Posts\u2192Add New. You can add content to your post just as you would for a page, typing (or copying-and-pasting) text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One key difference between posts and pages is that posts must have a category. You can set this in the post settings on the right-hand side of your screen:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-30.png\" alt=\"Using WordPress categories, with the category Blogging checked\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;Experienced with old-style website building and want to get hands-on with coding? You can use HTML in your blog post by adding a Custom HTML block or by editing a block as HTML. You can add CSS under Block\u2192Advanced on the right-hand side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the proliferation of AI blogging, be sure to check out these guides &amp; free tools of mine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/ai-article-writer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"Free AI Article Writer Tool (AI-Powered) SEO Blog Posts\">Free AI Article Writer Tool (AI-Powered) SEO Blog Posts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-idea-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"Free Blog Idea Generator Tool to Get Unlimited Blog Ideas\">Free Blog Idea Generator Tool to Get Unlimited Blog Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-title-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"Free AI-Powered Blog Title Generator for Creative Headline Ideas\">Free AI-Powered Blog Title Generator for Creative Headline Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/keyword-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"Free Keyword Research Tool for Bloggers, Writers &amp; Content Marketers\">Free Keyword Research Tool for Bloggers, Writers &amp; Content Marketers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/paragraph-rewriter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"Free AI Paragraph Rewriter Tool (to Reword Your Paragraphs)\">Free AI Paragraph Rewriter Tool (to Reword Your Paragraphs)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/meta-description-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"Meta Description Generator to Write Smart SEO Descriptions\">Meta Description Generator to Write Smart SEO Descriptions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/ai-blogging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"AI Blogging Guide: How to Use AI for Your Blog (Thoughtfully)\">AI Blogging Guide: How to Use AI for Your Blog (Thoughtfully)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/ai-blogging-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"16 Best AI Blogging Tools to Use This Year\">16 Best AI Blogging Tools to Use This Year<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/ai-seo-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"14 Best AI SEO Tools for Bloggers to Get More Search Traffic\">14 Best AI SEO Tools for Bloggers to Get More Search Traffic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/ai-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"23 Top AI Tools and Apps for Content Creators\">23 Top AI Tools and Apps for Content Creators<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/ai-content-writing-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"15 Best AI Writing Tools for Bloggers and Writers\">15 Best AI Writing Tools for Bloggers and Writers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding Images to Your Post<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a really good idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/how-add-images-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"add at least one image to your blog post\">add at least one image to your blog post<\/a>. Images help to catch the reader\u2019s eye and break up your post to make it more readable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free photos from sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pixabay<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Unsplash<\/a>\u00a0work well for many blog posts. (Just make sure you\u2019re only sourcing images from sites that allow these images to be freely used on blogs.) You can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/rightblogger.com\/tool\/chat\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">RightBlogger Chat<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/ai-image-generator\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Canva AI Image generator<\/a> to create nice images to improve the visual aspect of your blog. Here is an example of an AI-generated image with RightBlogger Chat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Example-Image-with-RightBlogger-Chat.png\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Example-Image-with-RightBlogger-Chat-1024x868.png\" alt=\"Example Image with RightBlogger Chat\" class=\"wp-image-26790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Example-Image-with-RightBlogger-Chat-1024x868.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Example-Image-with-RightBlogger-Chat-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Example-Image-with-RightBlogger-Chat-768x651.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Example-Image-with-RightBlogger-Chat.png 1364w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For tutorials or software reviews, you could add screenshots. If you\u2019re writing a tutorial for a recipe or DIY project, you may want to include your own step-by-step photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To add an image to your post, type <em>\/image<\/em>&nbsp;and select from the options that appear. In most cases, the \u201cImage\u201d block will work best, but if you want to display text alongside the image, choose \u201cMedia and Text.\u201d You might also want to create a gallery of images.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-31.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing how to add an image to a WordPress post using the Image block\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you\u2019ve installed and activated the TinyPNG plugin that I recommended above, the plugin will automatically optimize your images as you upload them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"customize-wordpress-theme\">Customizing Your WordPress Theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever WordPress theme you\u2019ve chosen for your site, you\u2019ll likely want to customize it at least a little bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The great thing about WordPress is that you don\u2019t need any special technical knowledge or web design skills to customize your theme. You can simply use the built-in Customizer to make changes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>A few themes don\u2019t use the Customizer. For instance, the default WordPress Twenty Twenty-Three theme doesn\u2019t have this option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To enter the customizer, go to Appearance\u2192Customize in your WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-32.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing the Appearance, Customize option in WordPress\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to experiment as much as you like here! As you customize your site, you\u2019ll see a preview of your changes\u2014once you\u2019re happy, you can click \u201cPublish\u201d to make them live on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-33.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing how to publish changes to a WordPress site after using the Customizer\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The options you see in the Customizer will depend on your theme, but in most cases, you can expect to be able to change things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your site\u2019s logo, header image, and site icon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The font on your site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The colors on your site (background and fonts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also a number of settings you can change through the customizer (like editing your site\u2019s title and tagline) that you can also change through the Settings menu option in your WordPress admin area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding a Logo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll likely want to brand your website with a custom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandcrowd.com\/blog\/geometric-logos-your-guide-to-using-geometry-in-logo-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">logo design<\/a>\u2014and it\u2019s really easy to add one through the Customizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, you\u2019ll need your logo file. If you haven\u2019t yet got a logo, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/ai-blogging-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"AI-powered blogging tools\">AI-powered blogging tools<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/ai-tools\/#brandmark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"Brandmark\">Brandmark<\/a>&nbsp;to create one, or you can hire a designer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally, you\u2019ll want to resize your logo to the recommended dimensions for your theme. You can find this by going to Appearance\u2192Customize\u2192Site Identity and clicking \u201cSelect logo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-34.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing how to select your logo using the WordPress customizer \"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;What you see on this screen may look a bit different depending on which theme you\u2019re using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The theme should tell you the suggested image dimensions for your logo:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-35.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing how to check the size of the logo in the media library\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have this, simply resize your logo and upload it. Don\u2019t worry if it\u2019s not quite the right dimensions: WordPress will give you the option to crop it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After uploading your image, you\u2019ll see it on the preview of your site in the customizer:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-18.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing the WordPress site preview with the logo in place\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re happy with how it looks, go ahead and click the Publish button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wordpress-site-home-page\">Setting Up Your WordPress Site\u2019s Home Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your site\u2019s homepage, sometimes also called the front page, needs to make a great first impression on your website\u2019s visitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some themes will simply list your most recent blog posts on your homepage by default, but others will have a range of options. You may be able to alter the homepage through the Customizer and\/or through the Appearance\u2192Widgets option (if the homepage is set up to use widgets).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With all themes, you can create a page in WordPress to be your homepage. You might add blocks to this page like images, text, or even embedded videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some great things to include on your homepage are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A brief description of who you are (including your name) and a link to your About page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your most recent and\/or most popular blog posts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sign up form for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/email-marketing-bloggers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"your email newsletter\">your email newsletter<\/a>, once you\u2019ve set one up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Links to different categories on your blog or pages on your site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Static Home Page vs Blog Home Page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because WordPress was originally designed for blogs, it defaults to showing your latest posts on your home page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to use a static homepage (a page you\u2019ve created) instead, that\u2019s an easy switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply go to Settings\u2192Reading in your WordPress admin area, then for \u201cYour homepage displays\u201d select \u201cA static page.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-36.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing how to use a static homepage for WordPress, with the option Settings, Reading, Your homepage displays set to A static page\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can then choose your homepage from the dropdown list (which will list all the pages on your site). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re going to use a static homepage, you may also want to create a special blog page for your latest blog posts. This page doesn\u2019t need any content: just publish a page titled \u201cBlog\u201d and then select it here. WordPress will automatically populate it with your posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wordpress-glossary\">16 Common WordPress Terms Explained (WordPress Glossary)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re just getting started with WordPress, it can seem like there\u2019s a <em>lot<\/em>&nbsp;of technical jargon to get to grips with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This mini-glossary covers all the most common WordPress terms that you\u2019re likely to come across.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Admin Area (aka Admin or Dashboard)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The admin area is the \u201cbackend\u201d of your WordPress site. It\u2019s only accessible to you (and other authorized users, if applicable).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get to your admin area, go to <em>yoursitename.com\/wp-admin<\/em>. You\u2019ll see your Dashboard\u2014the homepage of your admin area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Backups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a good idea to back up your WordPress site regularly. Although it\u2019s rare for anything to go wrong, a backup means you can quickly get your site back up and running if something breaks\u2014without losing any of your hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are plugins you can use to make automatic backups of your site regularly, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/updraftplus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">UpdraftPlus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Category<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All blog posts have a category. This helps organize your blog so that readers can find the posts they\u2019re most interested in. If you don\u2019t select a category, your post will have the default category (this is called \u201cUncategorized\u201d but you can change it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To add, remove, or edit categories, go to Posts\u2192Categories in your WordPress admin area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Editor <em>(aka Block Editor or Gutenberg Editor)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The editor is the tool you use to write posts and pages. You build these using different blocks, such as paragraph blocks, list blocks, header blocks, and image blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To access the editor, add or edit a page or post. (E.g. to add a post, go to Posts\u2192Add New.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Excerpt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excerpt is a short piece of text from your blog post that displays in certain places on your theme. For instance, many blog themes show the post title, image, and excerpt on the front page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress will automatically create an excerpt for you, using the first few lines of your post. If you want, you can write an excerpt of your own. When you\u2019re in the post editor, you\u2019ll find the Excerpt option under the Post settings, on the right-hand side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Menu<em>&nbsp;(aka Navigation Menu)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The menu is the navigation links for your website, normally along the top of each page. Depending on your theme, you may be able to have multiple different menus, e.g. a footer menu or a primary and secondary menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can create and edit menus by going to Appearance\u2192Menus in your WordPress admin area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Page is one of the two types of webpage you can create using WordPress. (The other type of webpage is the Post.) Pages are designed for static, undated content, like your About page, Contact page, Services page, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStatic\u201d doesn\u2019t mean the content can never change. You can easily update a page at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can create a page by going to Pages\u2192Add New in your WordPress admin area. To see a list of pages, and edit them, simply click on Pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Plugin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A plugin is an extra piece of software that you can add to your website. It gives your WordPress site additional functionality. That could be anything from catching spam comments to creating a whole online store or web forum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can add a plugin by going to Plugins\u2192Add New. You\u2019ll need to activate the plugin after installing it, in order for it to work on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Post<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Post is one of the two types of webpage you can create using WordPress. (The other type of webpage is the Page.) Posts are for dated content and you\u2019ll normally publish new posts on a regular basis, perhaps every week or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can update and even republish posts after you\u2019ve published them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a post, go to Posts\u2192Add New in your WordPress admin area. To see a list of posts, just click on Posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Shortcode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some plugins use shortcodes. A shortcode is a very simple piece of code that you can add into your WordPress post or page using a \u201cShortcode\u201d block. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shortcode lets the plugin\u2019s feature appear in that place on your post or page. For instance, you could use a shortcode to add a contact form partway through your Contact page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Tag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Optionally, your blog posts can have one or more tags. These are used by some plugins (e.g. to show related posts). You might want to use tags for key concepts or ideas within your posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tags are normally more granular than categories and may also apply across multiple categories. For instance, you might have a recipe blog with the categories <em>Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners, Snacks<\/em>&nbsp;but you might include tags like <em>gluten-free, paleo, keto, <\/em>and <em>low-calorie<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To add, remove, or edit tags, go to Posts\u2192Tags in your WordPress admin area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Theme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your WordPress theme is all about how your site looks. Some themes also include different features and functions. There are lots of different free themes to choose from, as well as many advanced premium themes that offer extra features for a price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can change your theme (or preview alternative themes) under Appearance\u2192Themes in your WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Changing your theme won\u2019t change your content itself (like the text and images on your site) but it will change how that content displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. URL (aka Permalink)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The URL of a page or post is its unique link on the web. The URL will always go straight to that page or post (even if the page is removed from the navigation menu or the post is bumped off the front page by other posts).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By default, WordPress uses the full title of your page or post for the URL. This can look a bit clumsy, especially for posts, so you may want to edit the URL to something shorter. You can change a post\u2019s URL under the Post settings in the post editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong>&nbsp;Don\u2019t change a URL after you\u2019ve published the post. This can break other links to your post from around the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. User<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the digital marketing world, \u201cuser\u201d can mean a website visitor or a customer of a service. But in WordPress terms, a User is someone with access to the admin area of your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How much access they have depends on their user role. For instance, they might have the Contributor role, which gives them access to write posts but not to publish them. Or they might have the Author role, which lets them not only write posts but also publish them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress updates come in 3 varieties: plugin updates, theme updates, and \u201ccore updates\u201d that update the WordPress software itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to keep your WordPress site up to date, as an outdated plugin or theme could be a security risk (even if it\u2019s not active on your site). Keeping core WordPress up to date is vital too, as WordPress updates will address any security issues or bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can always see any updates that your site requires by going to Dashboard\u2192Updates in your WordPress admin area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Widget<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A widget is a block that goes in your sidebar, footer, or another widget area of your site. (Some themes use widgets on the homepage.) WordPress has built-in widgets for things like your latest posts, latest comments, categories list, and many more. Some themes also add other widget options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As well as the widgets themselves, you can add blocks like paragraphs, lists, images, and headings in widget areas (just like you can add those blocks in pages and posts).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Steps for Getting Started With WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a lot to learn about WordPress, and I still remember how daunting it was when I first created my site on WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t worry about trying to master everything at once. It\u2019s better to take it a step at a time, getting to grips with different aspects of WordPress by trying them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first step is to sign up for web hosting and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/how-to-install-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"install WordPress\">install WordPress<\/a>, then you can work through the other steps above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re starting a WordPress site, there\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019re hoping to make money from it. 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