Setting Up Effective Blog Categories in Hostinger

Setting Up Blog Categories in Hostinger

TL;DR:

• Add blog categories through the Hostinger Website Builder dashboard to keep content organised
• Customise category appearance to match your site's design and improve navigation
• No limits on category numbers, so you can structure content however works best
• Well-organised categories help visitors find what they're looking for quickly

Blog categories are your content filing system. They group similar posts together, making it easier for visitors to find what they want and for you to manage your content as your blog grows.

How to Add Blog Categories in Hostinger

Setting up categories in Hostinger Website Builder is straightforward. Here's the process:

1. Log into your Hostinger Website Builder dashboard
2. Navigate to the blog section and select 'Categories'
3. Click 'Add New Category' and enter your category name
4. Add a description if it helps clarify what belongs in this category
5. Save your changes to make the category live

Customising Your Blog Categories

Once your categories exist, you can style them to match your site's look:

1. Go to the 'Categories' menu and click the category you want to customise
2. Use the design settings to change fonts, colours, and layout
3. Preview your changes to check they work with your overall design
4. Save your settings to update the category's appearance

Getting Your Category Structure Right

The best category structure depends on your content, but here are some guidelines that work well:

Keep categories broad enough to accommodate multiple posts. A category with just one post looks thin and suggests poor planning.

Avoid overlap between categories. If you're not sure which category a post belongs in, your categories might be too similar.

Think about your readers more than your own logic. Group things the way your audience would expect to find them.

Managing Categories as You Grow

Your category needs will change as your blog develops. Here's how to handle that:

Start with fewer categories and add more as needed. It's easier to split a large category than merge several small ones.

Review your categories every few months. Are they still serving your content well? Are some getting too crowded while others sit empty?

Don't be afraid to restructure if your original categories aren't working. Better to fix it now than let it get worse.

FAQs

How do I add blog categories in the Hostinger Website Builder?
Go to your dashboard, select the blog section, click 'Categories', then use 'Add New Category' to create them.

Can I customise how my blog categories look?
Yes, you can change fonts, colours, and layouts through the category settings in your dashboard.

Is there a limit to how many categories I can create?
No, Hostinger doesn't limit the number of categories you can create.

What happens to posts when I delete a category?
The posts remain but lose their category assignment. You'll need to recategorise them manually.

Can I change category names after creating them?
Yes, you can edit category names and descriptions through the category settings.

Jargon Buster

Categories: Organisational labels that group similar blog posts together under common topics

Dashboard: The main control panel where you manage your Hostinger website's content and settings

Design Settings: Customisation options for changing visual elements like colours, fonts, and layouts

Wrap-up

Good blog organisation makes your content easier to find and your site more professional. Hostinger's category system gives you the flexibility to structure your blog however works best for your content and audience. Take time to plan your categories properly at the start, and review them regularly as your blog grows.

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