Posts vs Pages - Wordpress Series | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

WordPress allows for different types of content, including posts, media, pages, and comments. The choice between using a post or a page depends on the purpose and content of the information.

Key Insights

• 🧑‍🏭 WordPress websites can act as more than just blogs and can have various types of content.
• 🏣 Posts are time-based and suitable for news articles and blog posts, while pages are static and ideal for permanent information.
• 📃 Permalinks can be customized to create preferred URL structures for posts and pages.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: What are the different types of content that can be published on a WordPress website?

The different types of content include posts, media, pages, and comments. Posts are time-based, media includes images and videos, pages are static, and comments allow user interaction.

Q: How do posts and pages differ from each other?

Posts are time-based and appear in a chronological order, while pages are static and don't change with time. Pages are suitable for permanent content, while posts are better for news or blog-style content.

Q: How should I decide whether to use a post or a page?

One way to decide is by considering whether you want to include the content in your navigation menu. If it's something like "About Us" or "Contact Us," it should be a page. If it's a news article or blog post, it should be a post.

Q: How can I customize the URL structure for posts and pages?

You can go to the Permalinks settings in WordPress and choose the preferred structure. It's recommended to use the post name structure for SEO purposes.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• WordPress websites can act as full-fledged websites with different types of content, including posts, media, pages, and comments.

• Posts are time-based and appear in a chronological order, similar to social media posts. Pages, on the other hand, are static and don't disappear over time.

• Pages are suitable for permanent and important information like About Us, Terms and Conditions, and Contact Us pages, while posts are suitable for news articles or blog posts.

• Permalinks can be customized to have a preferred URL structure for posts and pages.