Duplicating a page on your website can save time and effort, especially if you want to create multiple pages with similar content or layout. With OzSpeed’s Website Builder and WordPress, you can easily clone a page while preserving the design, content, and settings. Here’s how to duplicate a page step by step.
Step 1: Access the Page Editor #
To duplicate a page, start by opening the page editor in hPanel or your CMS.
Using Website Builder: #
- Log in to hPanel at ozspeed.com.au.
- Go to Website Builder > Edit Site.
- Click on Pages in the top toolbar to view all your website pages.
Using WordPress: #
- Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
- Go to Pages > All Pages.
- Locate the page you want to duplicate.
Tip: #
- Make sure the page you want to duplicate has the content and layout you want to reuse.
Step 2: Duplicate the Page #
In Website Builder: #
- Click on the page you want to duplicate from the list of pages.
- Click the Options (three dots) icon next to the page name.
- Select Duplicate Page from the dropdown menu.
- Enter a new name for the duplicated page (e.g., “Services Copy” or “About Us – New”).
- Click Save to create the duplicate page.
In WordPress: #
- Hover over the page you want to duplicate.
- Click Duplicate This or Clone (if you have a plugin installed like Duplicate Page or Yoast Duplicate Post).
- The duplicated page will appear as a draft with the same title, followed by “(Copy)”.
- Click Edit to make changes or update the new page.
Tip: #
- Install a plugin like Duplicate Page or Yoast Duplicate Post in WordPress if the clone option is not available by default.
Step 3: Customize the Duplicated Page #
After duplicating the page, you can edit the content and make any necessary changes.
In Website Builder: #
- Click on the duplicated page to open it in the editor.
- Update the text, images, and any other elements as needed.
- Click Save to apply your changes.
In WordPress: #
- Click Edit on the duplicated page.
- Make changes to the content, layout, and SEO settings.
- Click Publish or Update to make the page live.
Tip: #
- Change the Meta Title, Meta Description, and URL Slug of the duplicated page to avoid duplicate content issues.
Step 4: Add the Duplicated Page to Your Navigation Menu #
If you want the new page to be accessible from your website’s menu, add it to the navigation menu.
Using Website Builder: #
- Go to Navigation Menu in the top toolbar.
- Click Add Item and select the duplicated page from the list.
- Click Save to update the menu.
Using WordPress: #
- Go to Appearance > Menus.
- Check the box next to the duplicated page and click Add to Menu.
- Drag the item to the desired position in the menu.
- Click Save Menu.
Tip: #
- Place the new page in a visible spot in the menu if it’s an important addition.
Step 5: Test the Duplicated Page #
Before making the duplicated page live, preview it to ensure everything looks correct and functions properly.
How to Preview: #
- Click Preview in the Website Builder or WordPress editor.
- Check the page on both desktop and mobile views.
- Verify that all links, images, and elements are working as expected.
Tip: #
- Use an incognito window or clear your browser cache to see the changes without cached data.
Troubleshooting Tips #
- Duplicated Page Not Appearing:
- Ensure you saved the duplicated page correctly.
- Clear your website cache in hPanel and your browser cache.
- Layout Issues on Duplicated Page:
- Check for missing elements or formatting changes in the page editor.
- Compare the original page with the duplicated version and make adjustments as needed.
- SEO Concerns:
- Update the Meta Title, Meta Description, and content to avoid duplicate content penalties.
- Use an SEO plugin like Yoast SEO to get optimization suggestions.
Additional Tips: #
- Use Page Templates: Create a page template if you need to duplicate a layout frequently. This can save time and ensure consistency.
- Regular Backups: Make a backup before duplicating pages, especially if you’re making significant changes.
- Optimize for SEO: Customize the duplicated page’s content and metadata to target new keywords and improve search engine visibility.