How Do I Create a Custom Post Type in WordPress?

Creating a custom post type in WordPress is a great way to organize your blog content in a way that makes sense for your site. Once you create a custom post type, you can easily create custom taxonomies and Fields to match your content.

To create a custom post type in WordPress:

1. Go to the Posts section of your WordPress admin area.

2. Click on the Post Types tab at the top of the Posts section.

3. Click on the ADD NEW POST TYPE button.

4. Enter a name for your custom post type in the Name field.

5. In the Description field, provide a brief description of your custom post type.

6. In the Category field, specify the category(s) in which your custom post type should be placed.

7. In the Subcategory field, specify the subcategory(s) under which your custom post type should be placed.

8. Select the Enable Custom Fields check box.

9. Click on the Fields tab.

10. Click on the ADD NEW FIELD button.

11. Enter a name for your custom field in the Field Name field.

12. In the Display Name field, provide a more descriptive name for your custom field.

13. In the Type field, select the type of data your custom field will contain.

14. In the Default Value field, specify the default value for your custom field.

15. Click on the Save button.

16. Click on the CONFIRM button to save your changes to the custom post type.

17. Click on the Publish button to publish your custom post type.

18. Click on the Back to Posts button to return to the Posts section of your WordPress admin area.

19. Click on the custom post type you just created to view its contents.

20. Click on the Custom Fields tab to view and edit your custom fields.

21. Click on the Actions button to view and edit the custom action(s) associated with your custom post type.

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23. Click on the Edit link next to the custom post type in the Posts section to view and edit the posts assigned to that custom post type.

24. Click on the Delete link next to the custom post type in the Posts section to remove the post(s) assigned to that custom post type.

25. Click on the Save link next to the custom post type in the Posts section to save your changes to the custom post type.

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27. Click on the Conclusion link at the bottom of this article to learn how to create a custom taxonomy in WordPress.