Organizing your blog posts with categories makes it easier for readers to navigate your content. In this guide, I’ll show you how to create and manage categories in WordPress step by step.
Step 1: Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard
Start by logging into your WordPress admin panel. Once you’re in, follow these steps:
📌 Go to Posts → Click on Categories.
Step 2: Create or Edit Categories
In the Categories section, you can:
✔️ Create new categories by entering a name and description.
✔️ Edit existing categories to better organize your content.
✔️ Rename the “Uncategorized” category (since it cannot be deleted).
Step 3: Assign Categories to Blog Posts
To categorize a post:
1️⃣ Open or create a new post in the WordPress editor.
2️⃣ On the right-hand pane, check the box next to the category you want to assign.
3️⃣ Click Publish or Update to save changes.
Note: The WordPress category editor may look slightly different on WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com, but the process remains the same.
Final Thoughts
Using categories helps keep your blog organized, improves SEO, and enhances the user experience. Be sure to create clear and relevant categories for your content.
🚀 Now go ahead and organize your blog like a pro!
