To create a new post category in WordPress, follow these steps:
Step 1: Log in to the WordPress Admin Dashboard Open your web browser and enter the URL of your WordPress website followed by "/wp-admin" (e.g., "www.example.com/wp-admin"). Enter your administrator username and password to log in. After successful login, you will be redirected to the WordPress admin dashboard.
Step 2: Navigate to the Categories Section In the admin dashboard, locate the sidebar menu on the left-hand side. Find and hover over the "Posts" option. This will expand a submenu with options like "All Posts," "Add New," "Categories," and more. Click on "Categories" to access the categories section.
Step 3: Add a New Category On the "Categories" page, you will see a form to add a new category. Enter the name of your new category in the "Name" field. You can also add a slug, which is the URL-friendly version of the category name. If you want to create a hierarchical structure for your categories, you can select a parent category from the "Parent" dropdown.
Step 4: Customize Category Settings (Optional) WordPress offers additional settings to customize the behaviour and display of categories. You can set the category description, choose a specific category template if your theme supports it, and set the visibility of the category for public viewing. These settings are optional and can be adjusted as per your requirements.
Step 5: Save the New Category After entering the category details, click on the "Add New Category" button to create and save the new category in WordPress.
Congratulations! You have successfully created a new post category in WordPress. You can now assign this category to your posts when creating or editing them. This helps in organizing and structuring your content on the website. Repeat these steps to create additional categories as needed.
