Pages vs Posts

A presentation by Caleb Cropper

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2. Wordpress Pages vs. Posts Caleb Copper, Guide Creative @calebcopper
3. Start with the content.
4. Dynamic, frequently updated content Live on Blog page or another designated page Can be assigned categories and tags Can be subscribed to via RSS Reed • • • • Posts
5. Post attributes Post format Permalink (URL) Post date Author Categories Tags • • • • • •
6. Pages Pseudo-static content Can be attached to a layout or template Parent/child pages Place in menu • • • •
7. Page attributes Permalink (URL) Parent page Apply a template Order of appearance Author • • • • •
8. Posts Pages updated frequently RSS Feeds Not in menus Live on Blog ‘page’ pseudo-static No RSS Feeds Place in menu navigation Applied to template
9. Broad umbrella terms Best to have set up in editorial process Example: Music Genres Post Categories
10. Post Tags Specific terms Can be created on the fly, and repurposed Example: Music sounds, movements
11. Questions?