Lesson 1: Editing Existing Content
Overview
Keeping your website current is one of the most important things you can do. Editing pages in WordPress is simple once you know where to look.
You can update text, replace images, and adjust layouts without starting from scratch. Best of all, you can preview changes before making them live.
How to Edit a Page
- From your dashboard, click Pages and then All Pages.
- Hover over the page you want to update and click Edit.
- Click directly on the block you want to change.
- Make your updates, then click Update to save.
If you’re not ready to publish, click Save Draft or Preview to see how your changes look before they go live.
Tips for Editing Safely
- Save your work regularly.
- Use Preview to check for layout issues.
- Keep a copy of old text if you’re making big changes.
Key Takeaway
WordPress lets you edit safely and see changes before publishing. Once you’ve made a few updates, it’ll start to feel second nature.
Practical Task
Choose one page on your website and change one small thing.
Update a line of text, replace an image, or edit a heading.
Then use Preview to check your work before clicking Update.
Lesson 2: Using Revisions and Drafts
Overview
WordPress keeps a history of your edits so you can roll back to earlier versions if something doesn’t look right. This feature is called Revisions, and it can save you time and stress.
How to Use Revisions
- Open the page you’ve edited.
- Look in the Page Settings sidebar for Revisions.
- Click to view your version history.
- Use the slider to compare changes and restore a previous version if needed.
You can also create draft versions of your pages while you work. Drafts are great if you’re still writing and don’t want visitors to see half-finished content.
Tips for Working with Drafts
- Use drafts for new pages or updates that need review.
- You can preview drafts even before publishing.
- When you’re ready, click Publish to make it live.
Key Takeaway
Revisions and drafts give you freedom to experiment. You can make changes confidently, knowing you can always go back.
Practical Task
Open a page and make a small edit.
View your Revisions to see what WordPress has saved.
Restore an earlier version to check how it works.
Overview
Your website’s navigation menu is how visitors find their way around. Updating your menu is simple and helps keep your site organised when you add or remove pages.
- Go to Appearance > Menus in your dashboard.
- Choose the main menu (often called “Primary” or “Header”).
- Add, remove, or rearrange items using drag and drop.
- Click Save Menu when you’re done.
Tip:
Keep your menu short and clear. Use simple labels like “Home,” “About,” “Shop,” and “Contact.” Visitors should find what they need within one or two clicks.
Checking Links
Over time, links can break if you move or rename pages. It’s good practice to test your internal and external links occasionally.
How to Check:
- Click each menu item and link to make sure it still works.
- Fix or remove any that lead to broken pages.
- Use clear link text so visitors know where each one goes.
Key Takeaway
A tidy menu and working links make your site feel reliable and easy to use. They’re small details that make a big difference to user experience.
Practical Task
Check your main navigation menu.
- Make sure all links go to the correct pages.
- Rearrange one or two items to see how easy it is to move them.
- Save your changes and test them on your live site.
End of Module Encouragement
You now know how to stay on top of your content and update it with ease.
Knowing how to update your pages, work safely with drafts, and keep your site structure organised are skills that give you real independence.
Next, we’ll look at keeping your website healthy behind the scenes with simple tools and update routines.
Support+
If you’d like help checking your navigation links or want to practise using revisions, bring your questions to the next Support+ live session.
I can give you step-by-step guidance and it’s a chance to see how other site owners manage updates too.