Posts vs Pages

WordPress is built around two basic concepts: Posts and Pages
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Posts

  • schedule
    Typically blog entries
  • sort
    Listed reverse-chronologically
  • label
    Can be categorized and tagged
  • update
    Good for regularly updated content
Examples
News
Blog Articles
Updates
Announcements
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Pages

  • push_pin
    Used for static content
  • history_toggle_off
    Content that doesn't change frequently
  • block
    Cannot be categorized or tagged
  • link
    Often linked in navigation menus
Examples
About Us
Contact
Services
Privacy Policy
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Even if you don't need a blog, Posts can be used for "Latest News" or company updates