Publish Your First Post
> **What you'll learn:** How to create a blog post, assign categories, and publish it.
Time: ~5 minutes
1. Open the Posts panel
Navigate to Admin > Content > Posts in the sidebar.
2. Click "New Post"
Click the New Post button in the top-right corner.
3. Add post details
On the Content tab:
- Title: Enter something like "Welcome to Our Blog"
- Excerpt: Write a 1-2 sentence summary (shown in post listings)
- Content: Add blocks or type directly in the rich editor
4. Add a featured image
On the SEO tab:
- Click the Featured Image upload field
- Select or upload an image (recommended: 1200x630px)
- This image appears in social shares and post listings
5. Assign a category
On the Settings tab:
- Find the Categories field
- Select an existing category or click Create to make a new one
- Categories help organize your blog and improve navigation
6. Publish your post
- Change Status to "Published"
- The Publish Date defaults to now (or set a future date to schedule)
- Click Save
7. View your post
Click Preview to see your post, or visit the post URL shown in the editor.
Posts vs Pages
| Feature | Posts | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Time-sensitive content (news, articles) | Evergreen content (About, Contact) |
| Categories | Yes | No |
| Author | Displayed prominently | Usually hidden |
| Listing | Shown in blog index | Shown in navigation |
| URL format | /blog/post-slug | /page-slug |
Common Pitfalls
"Post not showing in blog listing"Ensure the post is Published with a publish date in the past (not future).
"Featured image not appearing"Upload the image in the SEO tab, not the content editor. Some themes require specific image sizes.
"Category not showing"Categories only appear if they have at least one published post.