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Comparison of Creating a Post vs. Creating a Page in WordPress:

  1. Accessing the Dashboard:
  2. To create a post, navigate to "Posts" in the WordPress dashboard.

  3. To create a page, go to "Pages" in the WordPress dashboard.

  4. Adding a New Post or Page:

  5. For a new post, click on "Add New" under "Posts."

  6. For a new page, click on "Add New" under "Pages."

  7. Title and Content:

  8. In both cases, enter a title for the post or page in the respective fields.

  9. Add content in the editor area below the title.

  10. Publishing Options:

  11. For posts, find the "Publish" box on the right side to set visibility and publish options.

  12. For pages, similar options are available in the "Publish" box, including visibility settings.

  13. Categories and Tags:

  14. Posts can be categorized and tagged for better organization. Use the "Categories" and "Tags" boxes on the right side.

  15. Pages typically don't use categories or tags.

  16. Featured Image:

  17. Posts can have a featured image set from the "Featured Image" box.

  18. Pages also have a "Featured Image" option, usually found below the editor.

  19. Page Attributes (for Pages):

  20. Pages have additional options like "Parent" and "Template" under the "Page Attributes" box, allowing hierarchical structuring and template selection.

  21. Posts do not have these page attributes.

  22. Comments and Discussion Settings:

  23. Under "Discussion" settings, posts have options to enable or disable comments.

  24. Pages also have these options, allowing control over comments and discussions.

  25. Custom Fields and Excerpts:

  26. Both posts and pages allow the use of custom fields and excerpts, though the visibility of these options might depend on your screen settings.

  27. Permalink Structure:

    • Permalinks for posts and pages are set below the title. Click "Edit" to modify the URL structure.

  28. Saving Drafts:

    • Save drafts for both posts and pages by clicking the "Save Draft" button.

  29. Previewing:

    • Use the "Preview" button to see how the post or page will look before publishing.

  30. Revisions:

    • Both posts and pages have the "Revisions" feature, allowing you to review and revert to previous versions.

  31. Publishing:

    • Click "Publish" to make the post or page live on your website.

  32. Editing Existing Posts/Pages:

    • To edit existing posts, go to "Posts" and select "All Posts."
    • To edit existing pages, go to "Pages" and select "All Pages."

  33. Trash and Restore:

    • Both posts and pages can be trashed or restored using the options available in the "Trash" section.

  34. Permanently Deleting:

    • Permanently delete posts or pages from the "Trash" section if needed.

These steps outline the basic similarities and differences between creating posts and pages in WordPress.