This video is designed for those using the standard WordPress Editor.
If your WordPress website is built using the Divi theme then you need to use the video here.
The Video refers to a few useful free tools to help with your blogging. These are below:
Grammarly – This tool checks your spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Hemmingway – This tool checks how easy your writing is to read. Try to keep it to grade 7 and below.
Yoast Plugin – This is a great free plugin for your website that helps it get found on Google (SEO).
Yoast live editor – This gives you feedback on how well your blog is optimised for being found on Google.
How to add a blog post to WordPress, properly
Blogging is one of the best ways to bring people to your website, as long as the content is genuinely useful. Here’s how to get a post onto WordPress without missing the extras that make a real difference.
1. Write it somewhere else first
WordPress isn’t a word processor. Write your post in Word, Google Docs or similar, then polish it:
- Grammarly (free version available) checks spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Hemingway Editor highlights hard-to-read sentences. Aim for a readability grade of around 6–7.
- Yoast SEO, the WordPress plugin, shows how well your post is optimised for the search term you want to be found for.
2. Create the post
In the WordPress dashboard go to Posts → Add New. Give your post a clear, descriptive title.
3. Paste in plain text
Don’t paste straight from Word, because hidden formatting comes with it and can mess up fonts and spacing. Paste into a plain-text editor first (Notepad on Windows, TextEdit in plain-text mode on a Mac), then copy it into WordPress. Tidy up any extra line breaks.
4. Add subheadings and images
Break the text up with subheadings. Heading 2 is usually right for main sections. Add images through the post to keep readers engaged.
5. Don’t skip the settings
- Categories. Organise posts by topic rather than date. For a business blog, topic is what helps readers find things.
- Tags. Add relevant keywords to help people find related posts.
- Featured image. This is vital. Without one, your post shows up with no picture when it’s shared on social media or listed on your blog page.
- Meta description. In the Yoast section, edit the snippet Google shows in search results. The bar turns green when it’s the right length.
6. Publish and check
Click Publish, then view the live post to make sure everything looks right. Before publishing, it’s also worth linking to a couple of your other relevant posts or pages. That helps readers and helps Google understand your site.
If you’d like help with your blog, get in touch.
