Portfolio Category

How to Add a New Portfolio Category in WordPress

Organizing your portfolio items with categories makes it easier for visitors to navigate your work. Follow these steps to add a new portfolio category:

1. Navigate to Portfolio Categories

  • Go to WordPress DashboardPortfolioPortfolio Category

2. Fill in the Category Details

  • Name: Enter the category name as you want it to appear on your site.

  • Slug: Add a URL-friendly version of the category name (lowercase, no spaces, use hyphens).

  • Parent Portfolio Category: If this is a subcategory, select a parent category. Otherwise, leave it as "None."

  • Description: (Optional) Some themes may display this description.

3. Customize Category Appearance

  • Image: Upload an image for taxonomy listing or single-page shortcodes.

  • Icon Image: Upload an icon image for portfolio listings.

  • Icon: Select an icon to represent the category.

  • Icon Color: Choose a color for the icon.

  • Background Color: Set a background color for the category display.

  • Click Add New Portfolio Category to save your changes.

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