Posts are to Pages as Apples are to Oranges

One of the biggest sources of confusion to new WordPress bloggers is the difference between Posts and Pages. They look similar on the front end, their Editor page looks the same on the back end, they both start with a “P” – what’s the difference?

In six words, Pages are static, Posts are social.

Pages

Pages are like old-time HTML sites used to be. They sit there and they tell you stuff. The most prevalent Pages are About, Contact, and Home. Pages only change when they are updated and they stay that way until the next time. They have no dates, no categories, and no tags. Pages are, in a way, self categorizing.

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5 Top Editing Tips for WordPress

5 keyboard tips for wordpress, blogsitestudio.com

Working with WordPress can be challenging enough for new bloggers without simple editing mistakes ruining their day. When I tutor bloggers on the fundamentals of WordPress, I’m always struck by how many of them don’t understand some basic typical keyboard strokes that have become constant across all graphics and web software.

So now, getting back to basics, here are the top 5 tips for editing in WordPress.

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Learn WordPress and How to Blog

When I began offering a Wordpress tutorial two months ago, I had no idea that teaching people how to blog would be so satisfying.