How to Create a New WordPress Tab on a WordPress Website
Ever wonder what it would be like to have an entire website dedicated to answering your questions? Wouldn’t it be great to have a blog where you can leave comments and get advice from other users? With WordPress, this is possible and it’s quite simple to create a new tab for your website where you can ask questions and get answers.
In this article, we will teach you how to create a new tab on any WordPress website so you can begin to utilize this powerful tool. We will cover the following topics:
The Anatomy of a WordPress Tab
Before we get started, it’s important to know how tabs on WordPress work. Essentially, a tab is a small section on a website that contains content that is relevant to that particular topic (i.e. travel, style, food, etc.). When a visitor clicks on a tab on your site they will be taken to content that is either hosted on the same server or a different one.
When a user clicks on the Travel tab on a WordPress site, for example, they will be taken to a list of blog posts that are relevant to their particular travel interests. When they click on the Post Title, they will be taken to the blog post itself where they can read the content in detail.
Now, let’s say that you have a WordPress site that is already a few years old. You haven’t updated it or modified it much since it was created. You discover that some of your readers have been asking questions about gardening and you decide to create a new Garden tab on your site. You could simply copy and paste a blog post from your existing Travel tab and just change the permalink to reflect the new tab.
The important thing to remember about tabs on WordPress is that they are completely customizable. This means that you have the ability to change the look and content of a tab without needing to edit the underlying code (e.g., CSS).
Step 1: Choose a Title for your New Tab
The first step in creating a new tab is to choose a title for it. You should pick a title that succinctly describes the topic that the tab will cover. Additionally, it should be easy for your potential readers to remember.
For example, if you are creating a new tab on a WordPress site that is dedicated to style, you could title the tab “Style”. This could be helpful to people who are seeking style advice or people who are simply interested in reading about fashion. On the other hand, if you are creating a new tab on a site that is dedicated to travel, you could title the tab “Travel”. This could be helpful to people who are seeking travel advice or people who are simply interested in reading about the places that they might visit one day.
Step 2: Identify The Relevant Blog Posts
The second step in creating a new tab is to identify the relevant blog posts. You should include blog posts that are either directly related to the topic of your new tab or that you think could be helpful to your readers. When you identify these blog posts, you will want to think about exactly what you want to include in your new tab. You should not include posts that are simply promotional in nature or that do not provide any value to your readers.
If you decided that the Travel tab will cover travel-related matters, it might be a good idea to include a combination of the following in your new tab:
- Travel blogs
- Tips on how to travel on a budget
- Videos related to travel
- Guides on where to go and what to do while traveling
- And the list could go on
This will hopefully provide your readers with content that they can use and benefit from. If you decide that the Style tab will cover fashion-related matters, it might be a good idea to include a combination of the following in your new tab:
- Style blogs
- Vogue articles
- Beauty and fashion related tips
- Or the list could be endless
This will hopefully provide your readers with content that they can use and benefit from. After you have identified the relevant blog posts, it’s time to move onto the next step.
Step 3: Create a Category for Your Blog Post
The third step in creating a new tab is to create a category for your blog post. It is important to remember that categories on WordPress represent a taxonomy or categorization of content. Additionally, categories are a great way to organize your content so that you can easily find what you’re looking for. You can create as many categories as you’d like within your WordPress account.
From the previous example, you can see that we have created a category for our blog post called “Travel”. You could do the same for your style blog post or your food blog post or any other type of blog post that you might write pertaining to travel or style.
You should ideally choose a category that is as specific as possible. This will make it much easier for your readers to find content that they are interested in.
Step 4: Choose the Posts That You’ll Use In Your New Tab
The fourth step in creating a new tab is to choose the posts that you’ll use in your new tab. You should include blog posts that you know will be valuable to your audience in some way. When you choose posts to include in your new tab, you are putting together a resourceful collection of information.
If you decided that the Travel tab will cover travel-related matters, it might be a good idea to include the following in your new tab:
- Travel blogs
- Tips on how to travel on a budget
- Videos related to travel
- Guides on where to go and what to do while traveling
- And the list could go on
This will hopefully provide your readers with content that they can use and benefit from. If you decide that the Style tab will cover fashion-related matters, it might be a good idea to include the following in your new tab:
- Style blogs
- Vogue articles
- Beauty and fashion related tips
- Or the list could be endless
This will hopefully provide your readers with content that they can use and benefit from. After you have chosen the posts that you’ll use in your new tab, it’s time to move onto the next step.
Step 5: Set The Posts’ Schema
The fifth step in creating a new tab is to set the posts’ schema. This is a special setting within WordPress that allows you to automatically format the content of your blog posts. The posts’ schema will determine how your blog posts display on your site. This can be helpful if you have a lot of content that you want to keep track of or if you’re simply looking for a clean display.
For example, if you have a travel blog and you decide to use the AtlasPress schema within WordPress, all of your blog posts will be displayed in a list format. This can be helpful if you have a lot of content or if your blog is relatively new and you want to keep track of everything.
You should set the posts’ schema based on what works best for your site. Additionally, you can use plugins like the Easy Reading Bar to make it easier for your readers to digest large amounts of content.
Step 6: Create a Template for Your Tab
The sixth and final step in creating a new tab is to create a template for it. A template is essentially a clean, uncluttered layout that you can use to display your content. When somebody visits your site and clicks on a particular tab, their browser will be directed to a different page where the content is displayed in the format that you have set using the posts’ schema. You can use templates to make your site more aesthetically pleasing or to provide your readers with a different experience.
Now that you have your new tab, you can begin to tackle questions and answers in a more structured manner. Additionally, you can use the tab to provide your readers with a place to discuss topics that are relevant to your niche. Have fun!