Adding buttons and checking their destinations A Button block makes a link visually prominent for an important action, such as viewing services or opening a contact page. It still needs a correct…

Adding downloadable documents with the File block The File block adds a document link and, where supported, a download button or PDF preview. Use it for public material such as brochures and guides, and…

Adding footnotes to a WordPress article Footnotes let you attach supporting references or brief explanations to specific statements without interrupting the main text. Use the editor's…

Building an accessible heading structure in WordPress Use heading levels to describe the structure of a page, then use typography controls to choose their appearance. A large font alone does not make a…

Building responsive columns without fixed widths Use the Columns block to arrange related content side by side while allowing it to adapt to smaller screens. Build the structure with the editor's…

Bulk removing selected WordPress posts safely WordPress bulk actions let you move a reviewed selection of posts to Trash in one operation. Use filters and a small initial selection to avoid removing…

Changing a published post back to draft Return a published post to draft when it needs to leave normal public view while you revise it. This changes its publication state; it does not erase…

Changing the number of posts shown on archive pages The number of posts shown in a listing affects readability, page weight and pagination. WordPress has a general reading setting, but an explicit Query…

Choosing a custom page template A page template controls the surrounding layout used to display a page's content. Choosing a different template can remove a sidebar, change width or…

Controlling whether search engines are discouraged during development The WordPress reading setting can ask search engines not to index a development site. It is an indexing signal, not access control, so protect…

Copying a page layout without duplicating its public URL You can reuse a page's block layout in a new draft while giving the new page its own purpose, title and URL. Copying a layout should not mean publishing…

Creating a WordPress page with the block editor Create a WordPress page for content such as an About page, service description or contact information. Pages are separate from blog posts and can be…

Creating a table that works on smaller screens Use a Table block for information whose row and column relationships matter, such as a compact feature comparison. Do not use a table simply to position…

Creating an unsynced pattern for repeatable layouts An unsynced pattern provides a reusable starting layout whose inserted copies can be edited independently. It suits repeatable structures such as a…

Creating and assigning WordPress post categories Categories organise related posts into collections that readers can browse. A small, clear category structure is easier to maintain than creating a new…

Creating jump links with HTML anchors in WordPress A jump link sends visitors directly to a section of a page. It is useful for long guides, pricing explanations and contact sections, and can be created…

Creating reusable calls to action with patterns A reusable call to action combines a clear offer, short explanation and a relevant next step. A WordPress pattern helps maintain a consistent design,…

Creating reusable synced patterns A synced pattern keeps a reusable content section connected wherever it is inserted. Use it for information that should remain identical, such as an…

Deleting unused WordPress categories without deleting posts Deleting a WordPress category removes that organisational label, not the posts assigned to it. Review where those posts should appear and how readers…

Detaching a synced pattern for a one-page variation Detach a synced pattern when one page needs an independent variation of a shared section. The detached blocks can then be edited locally, while other…

Displaying related posts with a deliberately scoped query A related-content section should lead readers to genuinely useful next articles. A standard Query Loop can show a deliberately selected category or…

Editing links and choosing when to open a new tab Good links tell readers what they will reach and send them to a stable destination. Edit the URL and visible label together, then test the link as a…

Embedding supported videos without uploading large video files Embedding a video from a supported service can keep the video file off your hosting account while displaying a player inside the page. The external…

Filtering a Query Loop by category and author Query Loop filters create a focused collection, such as tutorials written by one editorial team member. Set the criteria on the parent query and verify…

Finding and removing accidental inline formatting Text pasted from documents or other websites can carry unwanted formatting that conflicts with your theme. Remove the specific local formatting while…

Grouping blocks to control spacing and backgrounds A Group block lets several blocks behave as one section for layout, background and spacing. It is useful for a service card, a notice or a content…

Locking blocks to protect an editorial layout Block locking can reduce accidental movement or deletion of important layout elements while editors work on content. It is an editorial safeguard, not a…

Moving a WordPress page beneath a parent page A parent page organises related WordPress pages into a hierarchy. For example, a Support page can contain a child page for Installation. Changing the…

Moving a WordPress post to Trash and restoring it Move a post to Trash when you want to remove it from normal publication while keeping the option to restore it. Permanent deletion is a separate action…

Paginating a Query Loop without breaking navigation Pagination divides a Query Loop into manageable result pages and gives visitors a way to reach older items. The pagination controls must belong to the…

Previewing mobile layouts before publishing A mobile preview helps identify layout problems before visitors encounter them, but it should be followed by a real browser check. Test the page's…

Publishing password-protected WordPress content WordPress can require a shared password before displaying a post or page's protected content. This is useful for limited informal sharing, but it is not…

Recovering an earlier post revision WordPress revisions can help recover an earlier saved version of a post or page. Compare the available versions and restore the intended content without…

Recovering unsaved editor text after a failed update When WordPress reports that a save or update failed, preserve your new text before refreshing or leaving the editor. The browser may still contain work…

Removing sample posts, pages and comments from a new WordPress site Removing starter content helps visitors see your own information instead of demonstration material. Review posts, pages and comments separately, because…

Renaming or replacing the default Uncategorized category You can rename Uncategorized or choose a different default post category. WordPress requires a default category, so it will not let you delete whichever…

Resolving an invalid block without losing its content An unexpected or invalid content message means the saved block content does not match what the editor expects. Preserve the content before attempting…

Scheduling a post and checking the site timezone Schedule a WordPress post when it should become public at a future time. Check the site's timezone first, because the date displayed in the editor…

Setting a static homepage and a separate posts page WordPress can show a designed static page at the site root and display blog posts on a separate page. Assign both deliberately so the homepage and news…

Setting featured images and excerpts consistently A featured image and excerpt help present a post in listings, archives and other theme components. Set them deliberately so readers receive a useful…

Understanding private posts and who can read them A private WordPress post is restricted through WordPress permissions rather than a shared visitor password. In a standard installation, administrators…

Using List View to select and reorder nested blocks List View shows the structure behind a block layout, making it easier to select a whole section or move content inside a nested group. Use it when…

Using a Cover block with readable overlaid text A Cover block places content over an image, video or colour background. Use it for a focused section where the background supports the message, and…

Using block transforms without losing important formatting A block transform changes one supported block type into another, such as a paragraph into a heading or a list. It can save retyping, but the new block…

Using the Details block for expandable content The Details block provides a summary that visitors can expand to reveal supporting content. It works well for optional explanations or a short set of…

Using the Query Loop block for a curated post list A Query Loop displays a selected set of posts using a repeated layout. It is useful for a news section or topic landing page where new matching posts…

Writing and publishing your first WordPress post A WordPress post publishes an article in your site's blog or news collection. You can write it privately as a draft, preview its layout and publish only…