This information applies to WolfWare WordPress version 6.1 This page was last updated on 08/12/2023.
There are two main types of content that you can create in WordPress: Posts and Pages.
Posts
Posts are meant to contain timely content. Posts are date-stamped when published, and by default are shown in reverse chronological order on the home page of a WordPress site. You can also create a Rich Site Summary (RSS) feed from posts, which also shows the posts in reverse chronological order. The typical use for a post is a news article or blog post that is published regularly. You can organize posts by assigning categories and tags that make it easier to search for them. By default, posts include a comment field where readers can comment on what they have read. In WolfWare WordPress, you have the option of disabling comments in the WordPress settings in WolfWare.
Consider using posts for information that you want to give students on a schedule or as needed:
- Course announcements, reminders, or updates
- Weekly assignments or discussion topics
- Lesson summaries or reviews
There are two main ways to create a new post:
- On the left Navigation Menu, click Posts, then Add new.
- On the top Admin Toolbar, click on New, then Post
Pages
Pages are meant to contain static content and are not date-stamped. Pages can be organized in a hierarchy, with sub-pages organized under parent pages. The items listed in navigational menus are typically pages.
Consider using pages for information that you want students to always easily access in a main menu:
- Course information and policies
- Course topics outline or schedule
- Instructor information
There are two main ways to create a new page:
- On the left Navigation Menu, click Pages, then Add new.
- On the top Admin Toolbar, click on New, then Page