Have you ever taken the time to read a manual that comes with a new electronic? While most people blow right by these documents, knowing the ins and outs of how something functions will really payoff in the end. The same goes for WordPress blogging. Want to tap into the full potential your blog has to offer? Here are a few helpful tips to get the most from your blog.
Tip #1: How To Schedule Blog Posts
This “hidden” feature allows you to set a time and date for a blog post. This feature is very useful for anyone who blogs on a regular basis. A great time to use this feature is when you are on vacation so you are not abandoning your typical blog schedule. Another reason to schedule out your blog posts is to publish posts at a specific time, like the peak time when people are more likely to visit your site.
Here’s how to schedule out blog posts:
Tip #2: How To Add New Users and Authors on Your Blog
“WordPress has a built-in user management system that allows you to have multiple users with different roles and capabilities allowing you to add new users without worrying about the safety of your site.” – WP Beginner
If you’re part of a business or other organization, it is likely there may be multiple people writing blogs for your website. Additionally, it is likely that not everyone will need complete access the Dashboard. To add a new user on your WordPress site while still limiting their general website access, simply click on Users » Add New and fill out the form.
Tip #3: How To Add Links in Your Blog
WordPress comes with a friendly post editor called the Visual Editor. Using this nifty tool, you can create a text link or link any images in your blog post. Here is a picture to illustrate the link button:
When you click on the insert link button, it will bring up a popup window. In the URL field, you will enter the actual hyperlink–the web address–and in the link text field you will add the text that will be linked.
You also have the option to check the box next to Open link in a new tab. This will open the link in a new browser tab. It’s recommended that you use this option if you are linking to an external site, so that a reader can easily navigate back to your blog post.
WordPress also allows you to easily link to posts and pages that you have published on your own website by using the content search feature.
Simply click on Or link to existing content option and WordPress will show you recent content and a search field. You can search for a post or scroll down to find it from the list. Just click to select and then click Add or Update Link button.
Images Source: WPBeginner
