How to Properly Rename Categories in WordPress (Beginner’s Guide)

Here are the steps on how to properly rename categories in WordPress:

1. Go to Posts > Categories in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Find the category you want to rename.
3. Click the Edit button next to the category name.
4. Enter the new category name in the Name field.
5. (Optional) Enter a new category description in the Description field.
6. Click the Update Category button.

That’s it! You’ve successfully renamed a category in WordPress.

Here are some additional tips for renaming categories in WordPress:

• Use descriptive names that accurately reflect the content of the category.
• Keep the names short and simple.
• Avoid using special characters or spaces in the names.
• If you’re renaming a category that has already been used in URLs, be sure to set up 301 redirects to the new URL. This will help to prevent any broken links.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.