Introduction
Pages are used to create the main content of your website.
Common examples include:
- Home Page
- About Us
- Services
- Contact Us
- Privacy Policy
- Terms and Conditions
Unlike blog posts, pages are generally used for permanent website content that does not change frequently.
This guide explains how to create a new page in WordPress.
Step 1 – Log Into WordPress
Open your browser and visit: https://yourdomain.co.za/wp-admin
(Replace yourdomain.co.za with your own domain name.)
Enter your WordPress username and password.
Click: Log In
Step 2 – Open the Pages Section
From the WordPress Dashboard, click: Pages
Then click: Add New Page
Step 3 – Enter a Page Title
At the top of the page editor, enter a title for your page.
Examples:
- Home
- About Us
- Services
- Contact Us
The title will usually appear at the top of the page and may also be used in navigation menus.
Step 4 – Add Your Content
Use the WordPress editor to add content to your page.
You can add:
- Text
- Images
- Headings
- Buttons
- Videos
- Galleries
- Columns
Simply click inside the content area and begin typing.
To add additional content blocks, click the + icon within the editor.
Step 5 – Preview Your Page
Before publishing your page, click: Preview
This allows you to see how the page will appear to visitors.
Review:
- Text formatting
- Images
- Layout
- Links
Make any necessary adjustments before publishing.
Step 6 – Publish the Page
Once you are happy with the content, click: Publish
WordPress may ask you to confirm the action.
Click: Publish again to make the page live on your website.
Editing an Existing Page
To edit a page later:
Click: Pages
Locate the page you wish to edit and click its title.
Make your changes and then click: Update
The changes will immediately be applied to your website.
Deleting a Page
To delete a page:
Click: Pages
Hover over the page you wish to remove and click: Trash
The page will be moved to the Trash and can be restored if required.
Draft Pages
If you are not ready to publish a page, click: Save Draft
Draft pages are only visible to logged-in administrators and can be published later.
Tips for Creating Effective Pages
When creating website pages:
- Use clear page titles.
- Keep content easy to read.
- Use headings to organise information.
- Include relevant images where appropriate.
- Ensure contact information is easy to find.
- Keep information up to date.
Well-structured pages help visitors find information quickly and improve the overall user experience.
Conclusion
Pages form the foundation of most WordPress websites and are used to display important information about your business, services and contact details.
Creating and managing pages is straightforward and can be done entirely through the WordPress Dashboard without any programming knowledge.
