How do I duplicate a page on my website?

The short answer is that to duplicate a page on your website, you first locate the page you want to copy. Then, you choose the ‘Duplicate’ option, which will create an identical copy of that page, but saved as a draft. This draft page is not published yet, allowing you to make any necessary edits before going live.

Full Explanation

Duplicating a page means creating an exact copy of an existing page on your website. When you use the ‘Duplicate’ feature, the system generates a new page that mirrors the content and layout of the original. However, this duplicated page does not become immediately visible on your site because it is saved as a draft rather than published right away. This gives you the opportunity to customize or update the new copy as needed before it appears to your website visitors.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Navigate to the page on your website that you want to duplicate.
Find and select the ‘Duplicate’ option, which is usually available in the page management tools.
The system then creates a copy of your original page and saves it as a draft.
Open this draft copy and make any edits or adjustments you want.
Once you are satisfied with your changes, you can publish the new page, making it live on your site.

Real Examples

Imagine you have a product page with specific layout and design you want to reuse for a new product. By duplicating the existing product page, you save time because the copied page already contains all the structural elements you need. You just need to adjust the copy and images on the draft before publishing.

Common Mistakes

Not realizing the duplicated page is saved as a draft and therefore not published immediately.
Publishing the duplicate without reviewing it first, which may cause outdated or duplicate content to appear live.
Overwriting the original page instead of duplicating, which can cause loss of original content.

FAQs

Will the duplicated page be published automatically?

No, duplicated pages are saved as drafts initially and require your approval before publishing.

Can I edit the duplicate before publishing?

Yes, the draft status allows you to make any changes you want to the duplicated page prior to it going live.

Is duplicating the same as copying and pasting content?

No, duplicating creates an entire page copy including settings and layout, not just the text content.

Key Takeaways

Duplicating a page creates an exact draft copy of your existing page.
The duplicated page is not published automatically, giving you a chance to edit it.
This feature helps save time when creating similar pages on your website.