How to add posts in WordPress

This tutorial will show you how to add new post in WordPress.

1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
2. Click the Posts tab.
3. Click the Add New Sub Tab
4. Fill in the blanks.
5. Select a category, add tags, and make other selections from the sections below the post.

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Descriptions of Post Fields

Title 

The title of your post. You can use any words or phrases. Avoid using the same title twice as that will cause problems.

Post Editing Area 

The blank box where you enter your writing, links, links to images, and any information you want to display on your site. You can use either the Visual or the HTML view to compose your posts.

Preview button 

Allows you to view the post before publishing.

Permalink 

After you save your post, the Permalink below the title shows the potential URL for the post. The URL is generated from your title.

Save 

Allows you to save your post as a draft / pending review rather than immediately publishing it.

Publish 

Publishes your post on the site.

Post Tags 

Refers to micro-categories for your blog, similar to including index entries for a page.

Categories 

The general topic the post can be classified in.

Excerpt 

A summary or brief teaser of your posts featured on the front page of your site as well as on the category, archives, and search non-single post pages.

Custom Fields 

Custom_Fields offer a way to add information to your site. In conjunction with extra code in your template files or plugins, Custom Fields can modify the way a post is displayed.

Discussion 

Options to enable interactivity and notification of your posts.

Post Author 

A list of all blog authors you can select from to attribute as the post author.

Feel free to check the detailed video tutorial below:
how to create posts in WordPress