How to Create Category and Tags In WordPress Post | Beginner-Friendly Tutorial

Creating Categories

1. Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard:
   • Go to your WordPress admin panel by visiting yourwebsite.com/wp-admin and log in with your credentials.
2. Navigate to Categories:
   • On the left-hand side, find Posts and click on Categories.
3. Add a New Category:
   • In the Name field, enter the name of your category (e.g., “Tech News”).
   • The Slug field will auto-fill based on the name. You can customize it if needed.
   • If this is a sub-category, select a Parent Category from the dropdown.
   • Optionally, you can add a Description for the category.
   • Click Add New Category.

Creating Tags

1. Navigate to Tags:
   • Under Posts, click on Tags.
2. Add a New Tag:
   • In the Name field, enter the name of your tag (e.g., “WordPress Tips”).
   • The Slug field will auto-fill based on the name. You can edit it if necessary.
   • Optionally, add a Description for the tag.
   • Click Add New Tag.

Assigning Categories and Tags to a Post

1. Create or Edit a Post:
   • Go to Posts and click on Add New or select an existing post to edit.
2. Assign Categories:
   • On the right-hand side, find the Categories box.
   • Check the box next to the categories you want to assign to the post.
3. Assign Tags:
   • In the Tags box, enter the tags you want to assign to the post, separating each by a comma, or select from the most used tags.
4. Publish or Update the Post:
   • Click Publish or Update to save your changes.

Tips:

• Categories are hierarchical, allowing for sub-categories, while tags are non-hierarchical.
• Use categories for broader topics and tags for more specific keywords related to your posts.
• Avoid creating too many categories or tags to keep your site well-organized and user-friendly.

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