{"id":9876,"date":"2023-03-14T08:46:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T08:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9876"},"modified":"2023-03-14T08:46:54","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T08:46:54","slug":"unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unlock the WordPress Secret: Harness the Power of Read More Tag and Keep Your Readers Engaged!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" 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type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-676d7a9959bc8\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/#Unraveling_the_Enigma_of_the_Read_More_Tag_in_WordPress\" title=\"Unraveling the Enigma of the Read More Tag in WordPress\">Unraveling the Enigma of the Read More Tag in WordPress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/#Understanding_the_Read_More_Tag\" title=\"Understanding the Read More Tag\">Understanding the Read More Tag<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/#Why_use_the_Read_More_Tag\" title=\"Why use the Read More Tag?\">Why use the Read More Tag?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/#Improves_User_Experience\" title=\"Improves User Experience:\">Improves User Experience:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/#Reduces_Load_Time\" title=\"Reduces Load Time:\">Reduces Load Time:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/#Improves_SEO\" title=\"Improves SEO:\">Improves SEO:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/#How_to_Use_The_Read_More_Tag\" title=\"How to Use The Read More Tag?\">How to Use The Read More Tag?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/#Open_the_Post_Editor\" title=\"Open the Post Editor:\">Open the Post Editor:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/#Edit_Your_Post\" title=\"Edit Your Post:\">Edit Your Post:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/#Add_The_Read_More_Tag\" title=\"Add The Read More Tag:\">Add The Read More Tag:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/#Preview_Your_Post\" title=\"Preview Your Post:\">Preview Your Post:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/#Customizing_Your_Read_More_Tag\" title=\"Customizing Your Read More Tag\">Customizing Your Read More Tag<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/#Open_the_functionsphp_file\" title=\"Open the functions.php file:\">Open the functions.php file:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/#Add_the_Custom_Code\" title=\"Add the Custom Code:\">Add the Custom Code:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/#Save_Changes\" title=\"Save Changes:\">Save Changes:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-wordpress-secret-harness-the-power-of-read-more-tag-and-keep-your-readers-engaged\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:\">Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unraveling_the_Enigma_of_the_Read_More_Tag_in_WordPress\"><\/span>Unraveling the Enigma of the Read More Tag in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Read_More_Tag\"><\/span>Understanding the Read More Tag<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are a savvy content creator, who uses WordPress as your cradle, then you must be acquainted with the intriguing tool called Read More tag. This feature allows users to display a brief summary of their posts on their home page or archive pages. The feature is a lifesaver for bloggers who want to keep their home page neat and organized. It provides visitors with a sneak peek into the post, enough to encourage them to click on the full post.<\/p>\n<p>The Read More tag can be added to any kind of post, pages, or custom post types, and it serves as a powerful tool for enhancing user experience by providing visually appealing summaries.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_use_the_Read_More_Tag\"><\/span>Why use the Read More Tag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have peeled the layers of the Read More tag, you might be wondering to yourself, why should I use it? It\u2019s time to unravel the reasons:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improves_User_Experience\"><\/span>Improves User Experience:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Read More tag presents posts in a fascinating way, which creates a visually appeasing experience for users.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduces_Load_Time\"><\/span>Reduces Load Time:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With a full-length post on the homepage, the load time can be a killer. The Read More tag saves visitors from the trouble of waiting and provides swift access to the website.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improves_SEO\"><\/span>Improves SEO:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A well-structured homepage with an efficient loading speed helps increase the chances of higher rankings on search engines such as Google.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_The_Read_More_Tag\"><\/span>How to Use The Read More Tag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You have arrived at the core \u2014 How to use the Read More tag. The procedure is impeccably simple:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_the_Post_Editor\"><\/span>Open the Post Editor:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To use the Read More tag, you must first open the post editor area of the post.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edit_Your_Post\"><\/span>Edit Your Post:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Edit the post by scrolling down and selecting the point where you want to add the tag.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_The_Read_More_Tag\"><\/span>Add The Read More Tag:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can either click on the \u201cAdd Read More Tag\u201d button in the block editor, or manually add the tag by using the code:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<pre>&lt;!-- more --&gt;<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preview_Your_Post\"><\/span>Preview Your Post:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To confirm the inclusion and correctness of the tag, preview your post before publishing it. You should now see the Read More tag displayed where you added it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customizing_Your_Read_More_Tag\"><\/span>Customizing Your Read More Tag<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do you like to don your Read More tag differently? If so, then here is how you can customize it using CSS:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_the_functionsphp_file\"><\/span>Open the functions.php file:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To customize the Read More tag, add your custom code in the functions.php file of your WordPress theme.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_the_Custom_Code\"><\/span>Add the Custom Code:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Add the below code to the functions.php file to change your Read More link text to &#8220;Read More About This Topic&#8221;:<\/p>\n<pre>function custom_excerpt_more($more) {\n      global $post;\n      return ' &lt;a class=\"moretag\" href=\"'. get_permalink($post->ID) . '\"&gt;Read More About This Topic&lt;\/a&gt;';\n}\nadd_filter( 'excerpt_more', 'custom_excerpt_more' );<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save_Changes\"><\/span>Save Changes:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After adding your custom code, refresh your post, and check if the Read More tag now says &#8220;Read More About This Topic.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you made it this far, you must have unraveled the enigma of the Read More tag. The feature is facile to incorporate and has an incredible impact on user experience. Reduced load times, improved SEO, and customized layouts all serve as a powerful tool for content creators who want to magnify their exposure. 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