Editing a blog post lets you update content, correct errors, or improve clarity. This lesson shows you exactly how to edit an existing blog post on your website using the WordPress editor.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
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How to access existing blog posts
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How to update the text or title
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How to replace the featured image
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How to change post categories
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How to save your changes
✍ Step-by-Step: How To Edit an Existing Post
✅ Step 1: Find the Blog Post
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On your website, blog posts are usually found under News & Articles.
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To edit, log into your WordPress dashboard.
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On the left sidebar, click Posts.
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Locate the post you want to edit and click the title to open it.
💡 Don’t use Elementor for editing blog posts—use the default editor.
✅ Step 2: Edit the Title and Content
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Your post’s title appears at the top. Click on it to change it.
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Scroll down to your content area—make changes directly by typing or pasting your new content.
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You can format your text using:
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Headings (H2, H3, etc.)
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Paragraphs
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Lists and quotes
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✂️ Optional: Paste in a New Article
If you’ve received an article from your copywriter:
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Paste it in place of the existing content
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Add headings and spacing where necessary
🖼 Step 3: Change the Featured Image
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On the right sidebar, make sure you’re under the Post tab.
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Scroll to Featured Image
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Click Remove to delete the current image
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Click Replace to choose a new one from the media library
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Remember to use the recommended size: 1280×720 pixels
🔁 Tip: Refer to the image editing lesson for how to resize or format your images.
🗂 Step 4: Adjust the Category
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Scroll down to the Categories section on the right
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Tick the relevant category for the post
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If you don’t see the right category, click Add New Category and name it
📌 Categorizing helps your readers find similar articles and improves site navigation.
📤 Step 5: Save Your Changes
Once you’re happy with your edits:
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Click Update or Save (depending on your screen)
Your updated article will now be live on your site with the new changes reflected.
✅ You’re Done!
You’ve now successfully edited a blog post.
Use this to:
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Correct typos
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Refresh outdated information
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Improve formatting
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Update images or categories
Keep your posts updated and relevant to keep your site valuable to readers!