Summary:

This guide shows you how to create a new page in WordPress using basic features (such as text, headers and images) as well as how to edit an existing one using the WordPress block editor. Estimated time: 5–10 minutes.

Before you start

You’ll need:

Important Note: Pages vs Posts

In WordPress, A page is a piece of static content that sits outside your regular news or blog feed. Pages are best for information that doesn’t change often, such as Home, About, Services, Contact, Privacy Policy, or FAQ. Pages can be arranged in a hierarchy (parent/child pages) and are usually linked from your main site menu.

A post is a dated entry that appears in your blog or news section, normally shown in reverse chronological order (newest first). Posts are best for content you publish regularly, such as news updates, announcements, guides/articles, case studies, or event write-ups. Posts can be organised using categories and tags, and visitors can browse them by topic or date.

If you are looking to add a post instead, then click the button below to view the correct guide:

WordPress Posts Guide

Adding a new page

Step-by-step guide

  1. Log in to WordPress
  2. Go to “Pages” → “Add New”.
  3. Enter a Page title (e.g. “About”).
  4. Click into the main content area and start typing.
  5. To add a specific block, click the + button and choose what you need (e.g. Paragraph, Heading, Image, List, Buttons).
  6. When you’re ready, click Publish, then click Publish again to confirm.
  7. Click View Page to check it looks right on the website.
  8. Optional: If you want the page to appear in your website’s menu, follow our guide: How to add a page to your WordPress menu

Video Demonstration

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Editing an existing page

Step-by-step guide

  1. Go to Pages → All Pages.
  2. Find the page you want (or use the search box).
  3. Hover over the page title and click Edit.
  4. Make your changes in the editor.
  5. Click Update to save.
  6. Click View Page to confirm the changes.

Video Demonstration

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Common edits

Change headings

  1. Click the heading you want to change.
  2. Type your new text.
  3. (Optional) In the sub menu, choose the heading level (H2, H3, etc.).
  4. Click Update.

Add an image

  1. Click where you want the image.
  2. Click + and choose Image.
  3. Choose Upload (from your computer) or Media Library (already uploaded).
  4. Add Alt text in the right sidebar (a short description of the image).
  5. Click Update.

Add a button (link to another page)

  1. Click + and choose Buttons.
  2. Type the button text (e.g. “Contact us”).
  3. Add the link to https://[Your Domain Name]/[page-slug] (or search for an existing page).
  4. Click Update.

Add a link in text

  1. Highlight the text you want to link.
  2. Click the link icon.
  3. Paste the URL or search for a page on your site.
  4. Press Enter, then click Update.

Save a draft instead of publishing

  • Click Save draft (new page) or switch Status to Draft (existing page), then click Update.

Troubleshooting

I can’t find the page I just created

Check Pages → All Pages and use the search box.

Look in the Draft filter if you didn’t publish it.

My changes aren’t showing on the live site

Make sure you clicked Update (or Publish).

You may also need to add the page to your menu to make it easy to find

If you use a caching plugin, clear cache, or check using a private/incognito window or another device.

I don’t see the editor sidebar

Click the Settings icon in the top right (left of the Publish/Save button) to show the sidebar.

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