Learn WordPress: dashboard, Gutenberg editor, & creating content
Below are resources and tutorials for learning WordPress, working inside the dashboard, uploading images, creating posts and pages, and more.
Introduction to the WordPress dashboard
Gutenberg Block Editor
- How to Use the New WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg)
- Gutenberg for Bloggers: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
- GoGutenberg.com — great for learning about specific blocks
Posts & Pages
- Posts vs. pages
- How to write a basic post
- How to add image blocks in Gutenberg
- Setting a featured image
- Guide to Categories & Tags
WordPress Settings
Misc
- Installing plugins
- How to use navigation menus in WordPress
- How to upload a favicon
- How to improve WordPress site speed
- Set up Google Analytics
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