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Creating Categories in WordPress

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Written by Ryan Lewis
Updated over a month ago

WordPress categories help you organize posts by topic. You can create main categories and sub-categories, and assign a single post to multiple categories for better content organization.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.

  2. From the left-hand menu, navigate to Posts > Categories.

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  3. In the Add New Category section, enter the following details:

    • Name: The name of your category (e.g., Computer).

    • Slug: A URL-friendly version of the name (optional).

    • Parent: Leave as None for a main category, or select an existing category to create a sub-category.

    • Description: Enter a description for the category (optional).

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  4. Click Add New Category to create your category.


Notes

  • Posts can be assigned to multiple categories to improve navigation and organization.

  • Sub-categories allow you to create a structured hierarchy within your site.

  • Categories can be edited or deleted later if needed.

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