WordPress Pages

The WordPress “Pages” are a fundamental content type used for creating static and permanent content on your website. Unlike “Posts,” which are typically used for dynamic and regularly updated content like blog posts, Pages are designed for content that doesn’t change frequently and provides essential information about your site. Here’s a closer look at WordPress Pages:

1. Static and Permanent Content: Pages are best suited for content that remains relatively static and doesn’t require frequent updates. Common examples of Pages include the homepage, about page, contact page, privacy policy, terms of service, and an “Our Team” page.

2. Not Chronological: Unlike Posts, Pages are not displayed in reverse chronological order on the front page of your website or in the blog feed. They are typically accessed through navigation menus, links, or other custom placements on your site.

3. No Categories or Tags: Pages do not have categories or tags associated with them. They stand alone and are not part of a content hierarchy by default. However, you can create a hierarchical structure of Pages by setting parent and child Pages.

4. Comments (Optional): By default, Pages do not allow comments. However, you can enable comments on individual Pages if needed. This is useful if you want to allow user feedback on specific Pages, such as a contact form or a discussion forum.

5. No Excerpts: Pages do not display excerpts (short summaries). Instead, they typically display the full content of the Page.

6. Published Date (Optional): Pages do not prominently display the date they were published, as they are not intended for time-sensitive content. However, you can optionally display the publication date on Pages if it’s relevant to your content.

7. Custom Templates: Depending on your theme and any custom templates you create, you can design and style Pages differently to serve various purposes. Some themes offer different Page templates that you can choose from.

8. Navigation Menus: Pages are often used as the main components of navigation menus on your website. You can create custom menus that include Pages, allowing visitors to easily navigate to essential sections of your site.

9. Parent and Child Pages: You can organize Pages hierarchically by setting parent and child relationships. This helps create a structured and organized menu or page hierarchy, such as having “Services” as a parent Page with “Web Design” and “Graphic Design” as child Pages.

To create a new Page in WordPress:

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Go to “Pages” in the left-hand menu.
3. Click the “Add New” button at the top of the screen.
4. Enter a title and content for your Page.
5. You can use the WordPress block editor to format your content, add media, and customize the layout.
6. Once you’re satisfied with your Page, click the “Publish” button to make it live on your website.

Pages are essential for providing static, evergreen content that informs and guides your visitors. They serve as the backbone of your website, offering information about your business, services, policies, and more.