How to Make Basic Edits on WordPress

First things first: you’ll need to log in. Most sites use the classic yourdomain.com/wp-admin login page. Once you’re in, you’ll see the Dashboard. don’t worry about most of it, you’ll mainly be working with Pages and Posts.

1. In the left-hand menu, click on Pages.
2. Find the page you want to edit and click Edit.
3. If your site uses Enfold or another page builder, you’ll probably see blocks or sections that are easy to click into.
4. Update your text, then hit Update (top right corner).

Replacing an image is just as simple:

1. In the editor, click on the image block.
2. Select Replace → Upload (to add a new file) or Media Library (to reuse an image already on your site).
3. Don’t forget to add Alt Text (a short description of the image) — this helps with accessibility and SEO.

Sometimes you just need to link some text or an image:

1. Highlight the text (or select the image).
2. Click the little chain/link icon.
3. Paste your URL and hit enter.
4. Tick “Open in new tab” if you’re linking to another website.

• Enfold: look for the “Advanced Layout Editor” button. It makes editing blocks of content much easier.
• GeneratePress: it’s lightweight and works well with the default WordPress block editor (Gutenberg). You’ll mostly be working with standard blocks for text, images, and columns.

After making any edits, always click Update (top right corner). Then check the page on the live site in a fresh browser tab to make sure everything looks as expected. We also recommended using google chrome to check how your site views responsively.

That’s it! Basic edits on WordPress are nothing to be scared of. Once you’ve done it a couple of times, you’ll fly through text tweaks, image swaps, and link updates. And if you need to dive deeper (like adjusting layouts or adding new features), there are loads of plugins and tutorials out there.