Publishing Options

[wp101 video=”publishing-options”]

In this video, the instructor explains the publishing options available for posts in the WordPress editor, found in the Document Settings panel.

1. Post Status & Visibility

• Public (default): Anyone can view the post once published.
• Private: Only site admins and editors can view.
• Password Protected: Visitors must enter a password to access the content.

2. Publishing Timing

• Publish Immediately: Default setting for instant publishing.
• Schedule Post: Choose a future date and time for automatic publishing. Useful for planning content in advance.
• Backdate Post: Change the date/time to adjust when the post appears in chronological order.

3. Special Options

• Stick to Top of Blog: Keeps the post at the top of your blog feed, even as new posts are added.
• Pending Review: Saves the post as a draft that must be reviewed and approved by an editor or administrator before publishing.
• Trash: Move the post to the trash if you want to delete it.

4. Drafts & Previews

• Save Draft: Save progress without publishing.
• Preview: See what the post will look like when live. Options include:
  • Full-width desktop view
  • Tablet view
  • Mobile view
  • Preview in a new browser tab

5. Pre-Publishing Checklist

• Before going live, WordPress shows a confirmation screen where you can review:
  • Post visibility
  • Publish date/time
• If you don’t want this step, you can disable it by unchecking the option at the bottom.

6. Publishing

• Once satisfied with all settings, click Publish to make the post live on your site.

Key Takeaway:

WordPress gives you flexible publishing controls—allowing you to schedule posts, control visibility, feature important content, and preview across devices before going live. These tools help you manage your publishing workflow effectively.