How to Create and Manage Blog Posts on Your WordPress Website Using Elementor

Introduction: #

In this guide, we’ll show you how to create and manage blog posts on your WordPress website using Elementor. Blogging is a powerful marketing tool for musicians and businesses, helping you stay relevant, produce content, and build relationships within your industry.

Benefits: #

Blogging can enhance your online presence, improve search engine optimization (SEO), and provide valuable content to your audience. By trading blog posts with industry partners, you can also signal to search engines that your site is trustworthy.

Prerequisites: #

Before you start, ensure you have the following:

• A WordPress account. If you don’t have one, please reach out to us at info@booklive.com, and we’ll provide you with a free account as part of your BookLive subscription.
• Logged into your WordPress account.

Step-by-Step Guide: #

1. Log into Your WordPress Dashboard #

• Open your web browser and go to your site’s URL.
• Add /wp-admin to the end of the URL.
• Enter your username and password.
• Click the “Log In” button to access your WordPress dashboard.

2. Create a New Blog Post #

• There are two ways to create a new blog post:
  • Shortcut Method: Hover over the “New” menu at the top and click “Post.”
  • Navigation Method: On the left-hand navigation, hover over the “Posts” menu and click “All Posts.” Then, click the “Add New” button.
• Both methods will bring you to the WordPress editor for your blog post.

3. Set the Post Title and Categories #

• Enter the title of your blog post in the title box. For example, “Partner Spotlight: Villa Parker Event Venue.”
• On the right-hand menu, scroll down to find the “Categories” section.
• Click “Add New Category” and name it appropriately (e.g., “Partner Spotlights”).
• Click “Add New Category” to save it and automatically check it.

4. Set a Featured Image #

• In the right-hand menu, find the “Featured Image” section.
• Click “Set Featured Image.”
• Choose an image from your media library or upload a new one.
• Click “Set Featured Image” in the bottom right corner to save it.

5. Edit with Elementor #

• Click “Edit with Elementor.”
• Click “Leave Site” if prompted; your changes are saved.
• Wait for the Elementor editor to load, which may take 30 seconds to a minute.

6. Add Content Using Elementor #

• Add a Container:
  • Click “Add New Section” and select a structure (e.g., a single column).
• Add Text:
  • Click the grid icon to open the Elementor widget panel.
  • Drag the “Text Editor” widget into the container.
  • Enter your blog post content either directly in the text editor or in the left-hand panel.
• Add Images:
  • Drag the “Image” widget below the text editor.
  • Choose an image from your media library or upload a new one.

7. Publish Your Blog Post #

• After adding and customizing your content, click the pink “Publish” button to make the post live.

8. Edit an Existing Blog Post #

• To edit an existing post, go back to the WordPress dashboard.
• Hover over “Posts” and click “All Posts.”
• Find the post you want to edit (e.g., “Partner Spotlight: Villa Parker Event Venue”).
• Click on the post title to open the standard WordPress editor for title, categories, and featured image edits.
• Click “Edit with Elementor” to make content changes in the Elementor editor.
• Make your changes and click the “Update” button to save them.

Conclusion: #

You’ve successfully created and managed a blog post on your WordPress website using Elementor. Regular blogging can significantly enhance your online presence and provide valuable content to your audience.