What Are WordPress Pages and How to Manage Them?
In WordPress, there are two main content types: posts and pages. While posts are often used for blog entries and time-sensitive content, managing WordPress pages is intended for more static, timeless information. Examples include About Us, Contact, Services, and Homepages. Unlike posts, which are organized chronologically, pages are independent and hierarchical, allowing the creation of parent and child pages.
Creating and Managing Pages in WordPress
Creating pages in WordPress is simple and requires no technical expertise, though some familiarity with the admin panel is needed. From the WordPress dashboard, navigate to Pages > Add New, and you’ll access the page editor. Here, our WordPress developers can add a title, content, and multimedia such as text, images, videos, and widgets. With the Gutenberg Block Editor, WordPress transformed page building into a flexible, block-based system, making it easy to insert various elements like headers, paragraphs, and images without coding.
Using Page Templates for Custom Layouts
Many WordPress themes include page templates offering different layouts, such as full-width or sidebar pages. You can assign a template via the Page Attributes section. If a theme doesn’t offer the layout you need, we can create custom templates using code or page builder plugins like Elementor, Beaver Builder, or Divi, which allow for drag-and-drop customization.
Managing WordPress Pages: Set a static front and blog page
By default, WordPress displays recent posts on the homepage. However, some websites prefer a static homepage. To set this, go to Settings > Reading, where we can select a static page as the homepage. This allows for a customized user experience, with a separate page for blog posts if needed.
Parent and Child Pages: Organizing Your Content
WordPress offers hierarchical page structures, enabling the creation of parent and child pages. This organization is ideal for sites with large amounts of content. For instance, a “Services” parent page could have child pages for “Web Development,” “SEO,” and “Digital Marketing.” This hierarchy also reflects in the URL structure (e.g., yoursite.com/services/web-development/).
Managing WordPress Pages with Plugins
We can enhance pages with:
- SEO Plugins: Tools like Yoast SEO or RankMath to optimize pages for search engines.
- Contact Form Plugins: Easy integration of contact forms with plugins like WPForms or Contact Form 7, or through custom code if needed.
- Cache Plugins: Plugins like WP Super Cache or W3 Total Cache to improve page load speeds.
Page Preview and Publishing
WordPress lets us preview pages before publishing them, making managing WordPress pages easier and more efficient. The Preview button shows how the page will appear on the site. Once satisfied, we can publish the page or save it as a draft for later. You can also schedule it to go live at a set time.
Pages are the foundation of any website. Trust the professional team at IRON Web Dev to Manage WordPress Pages efficiently. Our experts can:
- Add or remove pages
- Add fields and sections
- Customize design and layout
- Update or replace content
Note that we don’t create content; we only add existing text and images. As part of comprehensive support, we monitor your site’s performance, conduct audits, and provide reports. Visit our portfolio for examples of our work and client reviews. Choose IRON Web Dev for professional Managing WordPress Pages and website support and effective page management.
