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# Creating your first shortcode

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* **Navigate to your shortcodes list:**\
  In your WordPress dashboard, go to **Snippet Shortcodes > Your Shortcodes**.
* **Create a new shortcode:**\
  Click **Add via Full Editor** in the top-right corner.
* **Name your shortcode:**\
  Enter a name — this will automatically generate the slug used in your shortcode.
* **Add your content:**\
  Use either the built-in WordPress editor or the HTML editor to add your desired content.
* **Save your shortcode.**
* **Use your shortcode on a page:**\
  Copy the generated shortcode and paste it into the page where you want it displayed.

```
[sv slug="business-development"]
```