How to Edit Blog Post Data (Publish Date, Author, and Categories)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Log in to your website dashboard.

  2. Navigate to your blog posts. On the left-hand menu, click on Posts (blog), then select All Posts.

  3. Select the post to edit. Locate the blog post you want to change, hover over its title, and click Edit.

  4. Open the Post Settings. Look at the menu on the right side of your screen. (If you do not see a right-hand sidebar, click the gear icon in the top right corner to open it, and make sure the Post tab is selected).

  5. Change the necessary data:

    • To change the Publish Date: Under the “Summary” or “Status & visibility” section, find the Publish option. Click the highlighted date next to it. A calendar will appear, allowing you to select a new date and time (you can even backdate posts or schedule them for the future).

    • To change the Author: Scroll down the sidebar to the Author section and select a different name from the dropdown menu.

    • To update Categories or Tags: Scroll down to the Categories or Tags tabs to check, uncheck, or add new organizational tags.

  6. Save your changes. Once your data is updated, click the blue Update button in the top right corner of the screen to make your changes live.

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