# Creating categories in WordPress

> Create, edit and organise post categories in WordPress so visitors can find content on the same topic.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/wordpress/guides/creating-categories-in-wordpress/

Categories in WordPress help organize your posts into topics, making it easier for visitors to navigate your site. On **ruachost.com**, you can create categories directly from the WordPress dashboard.

## Why Use Categories?

- Organize posts into logical sections.
- Improve site navigation and user experience.
- Enhance SEO by grouping related content.
- Allow readers to quickly find posts on specific topics.

## Steps to Create a Category

1. **Log in to WordPress** with an administrator account.
2. In the dashboard, go to **Posts → Categories**.\
   ![Screenshot](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/kb-images/e9ff77f2a011.webp)
3. Fill in the following fields:

   - **Name** → The category name (e.g., “News”).
   - **Slug** → The URL-friendly version of the name (e.g., `news`).
   - **Parent Category** → Select if this should be a subcategory under another category.
   - **Description** → Optional text explaining the category.\
     ![Screenshot](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/kb-images/2156a2fd5df7.webp)
4. Click **Add New Category**.
5. The new category will appear in the list on the right.

✅ You can now assign posts to this category when creating or editing them.

## Alternative Method (Quick Add)

- When writing a new post, expand the **Categories** box in the right sidebar.
- Click **Add New Category**.
- Enter the name and optionally select a parent category.
- Click **Add New Category** → It will be available immediately.

## Important Notes

- Use categories for broad topics; use **tags** for more specific keywords.
- Avoid creating too many categories, keep your site structure simple.
- Categories can be displayed in menus, sidebars, or footers using widgets.

**More information**

For more information about categories and subcategories, please visit: <https://wordpress.org/support/article/posts-categories-screen/>