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How are posts organized in categories in WordPress?
Each post in WordPress is filed under one or more Categories. This aids in navigation and allows posts and to be grouped with others of similar content. Each Category may be assigned to a Category Parent so that you may set up a hierarchy within the Category structure. In creating Categories, recognize that each Category Name must be unique.
How do you add a category to a blog post?
On the Add New/Edit Post screen, look for the Categories panel (at right). If the panel is collapsed, click the Arrow to expand the box. In the Categories panel, check the category name(s) to assign the post to. To create a new category, click + Add New Category at the bottom of the box.
Where do I find all my categories in WordPress?
First, WordPress lists these Category as links in your sidebar. Second, WordPress shows all the Categories to which a given post belongs under that post. When someone viewing your blog clicks on one of these Category links, an archive page with all the posts belonging to that Category, will be displayed.
How are subcategories displayed in a category table?
Categories are displayed hierarchically and alphabetically; subcategories are displayed beneath their parents and are prefaced by long dashes. These dashed are not part of a category’s name; they are there only to show hierarchy. At the top of the table is the Delete button.
Posts are dynamic. They do not appear in the menu, are organised into categories and the latest post is always at the top. Categories are WordPress’ filing system and organise posts, but not pages, into groups on related subjects. For more information on categories read this explanation.
How are new posts published on a blog?
Whatever blogging system you use, you’ll have two different ways to publish new content: as blog posts or as blog pages. On a blog, articles (or news, stories, etc) are published as posts. These appear in reverse chronological order, with the newest posts at the top of the list or (in a grid layout) on the top left of the screen.
What’s the difference between a post and a page?
Posts are time-bound vs. Pages are timeless. Posts can be categorized vs. Pages can be grouped in a hierarchy. Posts are social vs. Pages are NOT. Posts are included in RSS syndication feed vs. Pages are not included in RSS.
How are blog posts published in chronological order?
On a blog, articles (or news, stories, etc) are published as posts. These appear in reverse chronological order, with the newest posts at the top of the list or (in a grid layout) on the top left of the screen. Blog posts normally have a timestamp showing when they were published.
What’s the difference between a category and a post?
One of the biggest difference between tags and categories is that you MUST categorize your post. You are not required to add any tags. If you do not categorize your post, then it will be categorized under the “uncategorized” category. People often rename the uncategorized category to something like Other, ramblings etc.
Can a page be part of a list of blog posts?
Pages are not part of the date-organized stream of Posts that you see on Archive Pages or your blog Page. In other words, any place where you see a list of Posts, you will never see a Page mixed in. What’s more, Pages cannot be assigned categories or tags.
Why do I need a category page in WordPress?
If you are regularly posting member news, community updates, awards, emerging issues, etc, ideally you are using blog posts as opposed to pages. WordPress blog posts are specifically designed for creating and sharing content on a regular basis and then organizing your content using categories.