Our WordPress tutorial series shows you how to use, maintain and design with WordPress, one task at a time. Each lesson is short and has numbered steps. Start with the ones below, then browse the full list.
What the series covers
WordPress is the most popular blog and website platform in the world. It lets you edit your own pages without writing code.
Each tutorial shows one task, from adding a page to adding an image. Our goal is to make building your WordPress website easier and more fun.
Browse every lesson on our WordPress tutorials page.
Add a page
This is the first task most site owners learn.
Log in
Go to your dashboard at your domain name followed by /wp-admin.
Open Pages
Click Pages > Add New.
Write
Type your title and your text.
Publish
Click Publish to make the page live.
Add an image
Pictures make a page easier to enjoy.
Edit a page
Open the page you want to change.
Insert the image
Click the plus button and choose Image, then upload your file.
Describe it
Type a short description so everyone can tell what the picture shows.
Save
Click Update.
Update WordPress safely
Before you change anything, back up your site. Our hosting makes a daily backup, so you can always ask us to restore one.
Then open Dashboard > Updates. Update WordPress, your plugins and your themes.
Update one item at a time if you can. If the site breaks, you will know which update caused it.
More topics in the series
We also show you how to add a heading, make a list, build an image gallery and manage comments. Each one takes only a few minutes to read.
You will find them on the tutorials page with new lessons added over time. Read them in any order.
Plugins add features such as contact forms. WordPress works well for a small business website.
How to use the series
Pick the task you need today and follow the numbered steps. Each lesson stands on its own, so you do not have to read them in order.
Try each task on a draft page first. Nothing goes live until you click Publish, so you can practice safely.
If you get stuck, note the exact step and what you saw on the screen. That detail helps us help you faster.
Keep your login details handy before you start. Most lessons begin at your dashboard, so you will need your username and password.
Why WordPress suits a small business
You own your content and you can change it any time. You do not need to wait for a developer to fix a typo or add a new price.
Plugins add features such as contact forms. A good host keeps the system fast and backed up, so you can focus on your customers.
When to ask for help
We build a new website for $300 and finish it in 3 to 5 days. Hosting includes free SSL, daily backups and 99.999% uptime.
Websnoogie, LLC is a local Omaha web design company with 20+ years of experience. If you have questions, call 402-813-4034 any day from 7 am to 10 pm, or use our support form.
AboutRod and Tami Atwood
Rod and Tami Atwood and other Websnoogie contributors write the Websnoogie blog. Rod has built websites since 2004 and founded Websnoogie, LLC in Omaha in 2012. Tami is co-owner, content editor and billing expert. Call us at 402-813-4034 or write to staff@websnoogie.com.
