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How can I add new categories or tags to my blog posts?

Asked on Sep 25, 2025

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To add new categories or tags to your blog posts in WordPress, you can do this directly from the post editor or through the Categories and Tags sections in the dashboard. This allows you to organize your content effectively.

Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
Navigate to Posts → Categories or Posts → Tags.
To add a new category, enter the name, slug, and select a parent category if needed, then click "Add New Category".
To add a new tag, enter the name and slug, then click "Add New Tag".
You can also add categories or tags directly while editing a post in the post editor under the Categories or Tags section.

Additional Comment:

Categories are hierarchical, meaning you can have subcategories, while tags are not.
Consider using categories for broad grouping and tags for specific topics.
Both categories and tags help improve your site's SEO by organizing content for search engines.

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