There are eight custom post types in WordPress : Standard, Gallery, Image, Quote, Video, Audio, Link and Aside.

Adding Post

Here’s how you can add post on WordPress :

Step 1 – Log in to your WordPress Administration Panel (Dashboard)..

Step 2 – Click the ‘Posts’ tab.

Step 3 – Click the ‘Add New’ sub-tab.

Step 4 – Start filling in the blanks: enter your post title in the upper field, and enter your post body content in the main post editing box below it.

Step 5 – As needed, select a category, add tags, fill in the meta setings below the editor.

Step 6 – Select post format on the right hand side and fill in the meta settings below the editor.

Step 7 – It is important to upload a featured image for your post.

Showing Posts

Simply create a new page, name it as Blog, then make sure that you also set the Posts Page to Blog under Appearance > Settings > Readings.