How To Use WordPress

After your WordPress site has been installed and expertly configured, the next step is to begin learning how to use it.

Note: Most of the tutorials in this module have been moved to The Complete WordPress Step-By-Step User Manual.

WordPress ‘How To’ Tutorial Modules

Click on the tutorial modules below to learn more about the basics of using WordPress:

WordPress 101

Basic WordPress 'how-tos' that every WordPress user should know ...

WordPress Posts And Pages

Learn how to use WordPress Posts and Pages ...

WordPress And Media

Learn how to use media with WordPress ...

WordPress Mobile App

Learn how to use the WordPress mobile app ...

WordPress Gutenberg - The Ultimate Guide For Non-Techies

WordPress Gutenberg – The Ultimate Guide For Non-Techie WordPress Users

This comprehensive guide for non-technical users explains everything you need to know about the new WordPress Gutenberg content editor ...

WordPress ‘How To’ Tutorials

View all WordPress ‘how to’ tutorials below:

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How To Add Posts To WordPress Via Email

Did you know that you can publish posts to WordPress using email? Learn how to add posts to WordPress via email in this tutorial ...

The WordPress Dashboard

Learn about the WordPress dashboard and how to navigate your way around inside the WordPress administration area ...

How To Create A WordPress Post – Pt. 1

This tutorial series shows you how to create a new WordPress post. Part 1 focuses on helping you understand the Post screen and its sections ...

How To Log Out Of WordPress

Learn how to log out securely from your WordPress dashboard ...

WordPress Gutenberg Content Editor Interface - Editing Toolbar

WordPress Content Editor Interface – Editing Toolbar

Learn how to use the editing toolbar section of the WordPress Gutenberg content editor ...

How To Edit Images In The WordPress Media Library

Learn how to edit images in the WordPress Media Library ...

How To Use The WordPress Mobile App – Admin

Learn how to use the WordPress Mobile App's Posts and Pages section ...

How To Make WordPress Posts Sticky

Learn what a sticky post is and how to make WordPress posts sticky ...

How To Use The Press This WordPress Tool

Learn how to create and curate content for your WordPress site quickly and easily using the Press This bookmarklet tool ...

How To Create A Post In WordPress - Pt. 2

How To Create A WordPress Post – Pt. 2

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create and publish a new post on your WordPress site or blog ...

How To Protect Your Content In WordPress

How To Protect Content In WordPress

Learn how to protect content on your WordPress posts and pages. This tutorial covers making posts and pages private and password-protecting content in WordPress ...

How To Schedule WordPress Posts

Learn how to schedule WordPress posts for publishing your content at a later (or earlier) date ...

How To Add Videos In WordPress

Want to add videos to your WordPress posts and pages? This tutorial shows you how to add videos in WordPress ...

How To Use The WordPress Classic Editor

This tutorial shows you how to use the WordPress Visual Content Editor – what the menu items do, how to format text, plus useful tips and information on how to get the most out of the WordPress content editor ...

WordPress Roundup: New Resources For WordPress Users

WordPress Roundup #4: Resources For WordPress Users

Here are the latest products creating a buzz with WordPress users ...

How To Install WordPress Plugins Via The WordPress Dashboard

Learn how to install and active plugins on your WordPress site via the WordPress dashboard ...

How To Edit And Delete WordPress Pages

Learn how to edit and delete WordPress pages in this step-by-step tutorial ...

How To Use The WordPress Quick Edit Feature

Learn how to use the WordPress Quick Edit feature to edit information about your WordPress posts and pages ...

The WordPress Gutenberg Content Editor

Learn about the WordPress Gutenberg content editor interface and its main features in this comprehensive tutorial for non-technical users ...

How To Add And Format Images In WordPress

Learn how to add and format images to WordPress posts and pages in this tutorial ...

How To Use WordPress Excerpts

Learn how to use post excerpts to display content summaries in various sections of your WordPress website or blog ...

How To Reorder WordPress Posts, Pages, Categories & Tags

Learn how to sort and reorder posts, custom post types, pages, categories, tags, WooCommerce products, and other taxonomies inside WordPress ...

How To Find Your WordPress Page And Post IDs

Learn how to easily find a WordPress post or page ID and why knowing how to locate your post and page IDs can be useful ...

WPCompendium.org - Free WordPress Tutorials For Beginners

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WordPress Gutenberg Tutorials For Non-Techie WordPress Users

This comprehensive guide for non-technical users explains everything you need to know about WordPress Gutenberg and the new WordPress content editor ...

How To Use The WordPress Mobile App

Learn about posting content to WordPress using your mobile device and the WordPress Mobile App ...

WordPress Content Editor Interface – Content Area

Learn how to use the content area of the WordPress Gutenberg content editor ...

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Where To Find Free And Royalty-Free Images For Your Posts And Pages

Here is a comprehensive list of resources where you can browse for free and royalty-free images for your web content ...

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How To Add Tables To WordPress Posts And Pages

Learn how to easily create and insert tables into your WordPress posts and pages with no coding skills required ...

Using WordPress Post Categories

Learn what categories are, how to use categories to improve your content navigation and SEO, and how to add, edit, and delete WordPress categories ...

How To Insert Special Characters Into WordPress Posts And Pages

Learn how to insert special characters and symbols into your WordPress posts and pages ...

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WordPress Plugins Explained

This tutorial explains what WordPress plugins are, how plugins work and how plugins help WordPress users extend their website's functionality. ...

How To Create A WordPress Page

Learn how to create a new page in your WordPress site or blog with this detailed step-by-step tutorial ...

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How To Use WordPress Autosave And Post Revisions

Learn how to use the WordPress autosave and post revisions feature to restore and recover content revisions in your posts and pages ...

How To Convert WordPress Post Categories Into Tags And Vice Versa

Learn how to use the WordPress Categories and Tags Converter tool to convert categories into tags and vice versa. ...

How To Log Into WordPress

Learn how to log into your WordPress dashboard and what to do if you can't log in ...

How To Reset Your WordPress Password

Learn how to retrieve a lost, misplaced or forgotten password or username in order to regain access to your website or blog ...

How To Use And Customize WordPress Menus

Learn how to create, use, and customize WordPress menus ...

WordPress Posts Vs. WordPress Pages Explained

Learn about the main differences between WordPress posts and WordPress pages and when to use posts or pages to publish your content online ...

Using WordPress Post Tags

Learn how to add tags to your WordPress posts in this tutorial ...

WordPress User Manual: How To Create A Post In WordPress

Learn how to create an effective post in WordPress. ...

WordPress Roundup #3: Resources For WordPress Users

Discover the latest products creating a buzz with WordPress users ...

How To Edit And Delete WordPress Posts – Part 2

Learn how to edit and delete single and multiple posts in WordPress ...

How To Add An Image Gallery To WordPress

Want to insert multiple images into your WordPress posts and pages? Learn how to add an image gallery using the WordPress image gallery feature ...

How To Insert Code And Scripts Into WordPress Posts And Pages

Learn how to add code and scripts to content in your WordPress posts and pages ...

How To Edit Your WordPress User Profile

Learn how to edit your user profile and configure other personal information on your WordPress site or blog ...

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How To Update WordPress Plugins

Learn how to easily update all of your plugins inside your WordPress dashboard ...

How To Change Post Authors In WordPress

Learn how to change post authors in WordPress ...

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