Step 1: Log Into WordPress

1. Navigate to https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin

2. Log in using assigned credentials

3. Confirm you are on the WordPress Dashboard

Step 2: Create a New Blog Post

1. In the left sidebar, click Posts

2. Select Add New

3. Confirm the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg) loads

Step 3: Enter the Post Title

1. Click into the title field at the top

2. Paste or type the approved blog title

3. Verify capitalization and spelling

4. Confirm the auto-generated URL slug is clean

   • Short

   • Lowercase

   • No unnecessary words

You may edit the slug by clicking the settings panel if needed.

Step 4: Add Blog Content

1. Click into the main content area

2. Paste the full blog article

3. Ensure formatting is preserved:

   • Headings use Heading blocks (H2, H3)

   • Paragraphs are separated clearly

   • No em dashes are used

4. Scroll through the post to confirm spacing and readability

Step 5: Add Categories and Tags

1. Open the Post Settings panel on the right

2. Under Categories, select one primary category

3. Under Tags, add 5 to 8 relevant tags

   • Use existing tags when possible

   • Avoid creating duplicates

Step 6: Set the Featured Image

1. In the Post Settings panel, locate Featured Image

2. Click Set Featured Image

3. Upload or select an existing image

4. Ensure:

   • Image is relevant

   • File name is descriptive

   • Alt text is filled out accurately

Step 7: Meta Description (SEO)

If an SEO plugin is installed (Yoast, Rank Math, etc):

1. Scroll to the SEO section below the editor

2. Paste the approved meta description

3. Keep length between 150 and 160 characters

4. Ensure it accurately summarizes the post

Step 8: Review Before Publishing

Perform the following checks:

• Title matches approved version

• Content contains no financial, legal, insurance, or medical advice

• Disclaimer footer is present if required

• Formatting looks correct on desktop view

• No spelling or grammar errors

Optional:

• Click Preview to view the post as a visitor

Step 9: Publish or Schedule

1. In the top right, click Publish or Schedule

2. If scheduling:

   • Select correct date and time

   • Confirm timezone

3. Click Confirm Publish

Step 10: Post-Publish Verification

1. Click View Post

2. Confirm:

   • Page loads correctly

   • Featured image displays

   • Links work

3. Copy the post URL for records or notification emails