How to Add Pages to WordPress Menus: A Comprehensive Guide

If you want to create a seamless user experience, adding a navigation menu to your WordPress website is essential. In this article, we will explore two methods for customizing WordPress menus, so you can effortlessly add pages to your menus in minimal time.

What Is a Navigation Menu in WordPress?

A navigation menu in WordPress is a collection of links to internal web pages within your website. It makes finding information easier and promotes pages that you want to highlight. Most navigational menus are located in accessible places across the website, such as page headers and sidebars.

Adding a Page to a Menu From WordPress Dashboard

To add a page to a menu from the WordPress dashboard, follow these steps:

Log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the Pages section. Click Add New.
Type in the page title and content you want to showcase in the menu and click Publish.
Go to Appearance -> Menus from the admin dashboard. Add a name to the Menu Name section and check the Top Menu box. Click the Create Menu button. Repeat this step for all necessary pages.
In the Add menu items -> Pages section, check the box next to the pages you want to include in the new menu and click the Add to Menu button.
Drag and drop the menu options to reorder them. Place a menu item on the right below the designated parent menu to create a sub-menu. Once done, click the Save Menu button.

Now you can customize your menu by adding WordPress menu icons to enhance readability and overall look. You can also add custom links, categories, and posts as menu options.

Adding a Page in a Menu Using the Site Editor

If you’re using WordPress version 5.9 or higher and a theme that supports the Site Editor, you can add a page to a menu using the Site Editor. Here’s how:

Go to Appearance -> Editor from your admin dashboard.
Click the page header to activate it, then click the (+) button on the bottom right corner. Search for the navigation block and add it to the section.
Click on the menu bar to open the settings. Select a menu item and use the left and right arrows to reorder it.
While still on the menu bar, click the (+) button and choose a page to embed as a menu item. Select the Open in new tab slider to open the new page in a different tab.
Click the Save button once you’ve finished.

If your current theme doesn’t support the Site Editor, you can add custom code to the theme’s functions.php file. Alternatively, you can install a WordPress menu plugin for more customization options.

Conclusion

Adding pages to WordPress menus is crucial for creating a smooth user experience. In this comprehensive guide, we explored two methods: adding pages from the WordPress dashboard and using the Site Editor. Choose the method that suits you best and start building your navigation menu. Don’t forget to double-check that all necessary menu items are displayed correctly. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below.

Jordana Alexandrea is a Senior Content Writer at Hostinger with a background in Information Systems. She has over five years of experience in WordPress and is passionate about helping others build their online presence.

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