{"id":9056,"date":"2017-09-21T13:43:04","date_gmt":"2017-09-21T10:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/?p=9056"},"modified":"2023-05-08T13:56:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T10:56:22","slug":"post-expiration-dates-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/post-expiration-dates-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Enable Post Expiration Dates in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"

Once your WordPress website has been around for a while, chances are you’ll have a sizable library of content<\/a>. However, not every piece needs to stay up indefinitely. Temporary promotions, for example, should come down once they run their course, to avoid confusing visitors. That’s why enabling post expiration dates in WordPress can be a smart move.<\/p>\n

Post expiration dates make it, so you don’t have to remove content by hand once it’s outdated. You just set a date, and the plugin does the work for you. It’s an easy way to ensure that your content remains evergreen.<\/p>\n

In this article, we’re going to talk about why you may want to include temporary content on your website. Then, we’ll teach you how to enable post expiration dates in WordPress and talk about what to do afterward. Let’s get to it!<\/p>\n

Why you might want to include temporary content on your website<\/h2>\n

Some types of content, such as promotions and private offers, are time-sensitive. If users run into such posts when they’re no longer relevant, it can lead to some confusion. Plus, there are plenty of other kinds of content that can result in similar problems:<\/p>\n

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  1. Yesterday’s news.<\/strong> For example, consider things like your favorite TV series. Although talking about the possible developments that might show up is cool, the discussion loses its value the second that the new episode airs. At this point, nobody cares about “what you thought was going to happen.” This is just an example, but it’s easy to imagine similar scenarios in different areas or niches.<\/li>\n
  2. Seasonal articles.<\/strong> Pieces about the best Christmas-based somethings or the most popular products of 2015 run their course quickly. Once some time has passed, they become less relevant and are simply cluttering up your site.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t
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    Naturally, these aren’t the only types of content you should consider removing from your website at a set point. What pages and posts fall under this category depends on the focus and goals of your WordPress site, and you’ll need to review your content periodically to determine if some of it should go.<\/p>\n

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    Not all WordPress content is meant to stay up forever.<\/p><\/div>\n

    As you probably know, WordPress makes it easy to remove posts from your site<\/a>. All it takes is a couple of clicks. However, that can add up to a lot of lost time, depending on how large your library is and how many posts you need to get rid of. The best course of action is to find a way to implement post expiration dates in WordPress, so the platform will remove that content automatically.<\/p>\n

    How to enable post expiration dates in WordPress (using the Post Expirator plugin)<\/h2>\n

    The easiest way to automate post expiration in WordPress is by using a plugin. In this case, we’ve chosen Post Expirator<\/strong> for its ease of use. Plus, this particular tool also works for pages and custom post types, making it a one-size-fits-all solution. Go ahead and install the plugin now<\/a>, then move on to the first step.<\/p>\n

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