Pages are the backbone of the Midwest Tennis Foundation website. They contain the core content visitors see—like the About page, Grants, Contact, and more.
Unlike posts, pages are static and don’t appear in news feeds. Use this guide to add, edit, or update pages using WordPress and the Gutenberg editor.
🔗 Go to: midwesttennisfoundation.com/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=page
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🗂️ Pages vs. Posts – What’s the Difference?
| Feature | Pages | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Static site content (About, Contact) | Time-sensitive content (News, Updates) |
| Organized by | Hierarchy (Parent/Child pages) | Categories and Tags |
| Appears on Blog | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Uses Gutenberg | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
🧭 Accessing the Pages Section
- From the Dashboard, go to Pages → All Pages
- You’ll see a list of all current pages, with titles and authors
To create a new page, click “Add Page”
➕ Creating a New Page
- Click “Add Page”
- Enter a Page Title (e.g., “Volunteer Opportunities”)
- Use the Gutenberg editor to build your content with blocks:
- Headings
- Paragraphs
- Images
- Buttons
- Columns
- Videos and Embeds
✏️ Editing an Existing Page
- From the Pages list, hover over a page and click Edit
- Make changes using Gutenberg blocks
- Don’t forget to Preview your edits before publishing
📌 Page Settings to Know
In the right sidebar (click the ⚙️ gear icon if not visible), you’ll find:
- Page Attributes:
- You can assign a page a parent page (for nesting or menus)
- You can change the order (used in some menus/themes)
- Featured Image:
- Optional for pages unless specifically used by a page template
✅ Preview and Publish
Before making a page live:
- Click Preview to check layout and content
- Click Publish (or Update, if editing) once you’re ready
🙌 Best Practices
- Use headings (H2, H3) to structure content
- Use Columns or Group blocks to control layout
- Keep pages focused and to-the-point
- Add buttons or links to help guide users to take action
- Always preview before publishing to catch layout or formatting issues
⚠️ Special Considerations
- If you’re adding a new public-facing page, make sure it’s linked somewhere on the site (e.g., main menu or another page)
- For navigation updates, reach out to an admin if you’re not sure how to update menus