This tutorial will show you how to manage pages in WordPress.

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How to Manage Pages in WordPress

WordPress is a powerful content management system that allows users to build and manage websites easily. Pages in WordPress are static content types, ideal for publishing timeless information such as About Us, Services, Contact, and Privacy Policy.

This guide walks you through managing pages in WordPress, including creating, editing, organising, and deleting pages to keep your site well-structured and user-friendly.

1. Accessing the Pages Menu

To begin managing pages, log in to your WordPress dashboard at:

https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin

In the left-hand sidebar, click on Pages to access the list of existing pages.

2. Creating a New Page

1. Go to Pages > Add New
2. Enter a title for your page (e.g., “About Us”)
3. Add your content using the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg). You can add text, images, videos, buttons, contact forms, and more using blocks.
4. Use the right sidebar to configure options such as:
   • Permalink: Customise the URL slug
   • Featured Image: Set a thumbnail image for the page
   • Page Attributes: Assign a parent page or set a custom template
5. Click Publish when ready

3. Editing an Existing Page

To modify a page:

• Go to Pages > All Pages
• Hover over the page you want to edit and click Edit
• Make the necessary changes using the block editor
• Click Update to save your changes

4. Organising Pages with Parent-Child Hierarchy

You can create a page structure using the “Page Attributes” panel. This helps in building a hierarchical structure, useful for breadcrumbs and SEO.

• While editing a page, locate the Page Attributes box
• Select a Parent page (e.g., “Services” as parent of “Web Design”)
• Click Update to save the structure

This will create a URL structure like:

https://yourdomain.com/services/web-design

5. Reordering Pages in Navigation Menus

WordPress does not automatically order pages. To organise them visually for your visitors:

1. Go to Appearance > Menus
2. Create or select a menu (e.g., Main Menu)
3. Use the checkbox to add pages to the menu
4. Drag and drop menu items to reorder or nest them
5. Click Save Menu to apply changes

6. Setting a Static Front Page

By default, WordPress shows your latest posts on the homepage. To make a static page your homepage:

1. Go to Settings > Reading
2. Select A static page
3. Choose your desired page for Homepage
4. (Optional) Select a Posts page if you have a blog
5. Click Save Changes

7. Deleting a Page

To remove a page:

• Navigate to Pages > All Pages
• Hover over the page you want to delete
• Click Trash
• You can restore it from the Trash or permanently delete it from there

8. Tips for Managing Pages Effectively

• Use SEO-friendly titles and URLs
• Update content regularly for accuracy and engagement
• Group related pages under a logical hierarchy
• Use plugins like Yoast SEO for better on-page optimisation
• Restrict access to sensitive pages using membership or visibility plugins

Conclusion

Managing pages in WordPress is essential for building structured, informative, and search-engine-friendly websites. With its intuitive interface and powerful editing tools, WordPress makes it easy to organise and maintain your site’s content efficiently.