Roundup posts are one of the easiest ways to repurpose what you’ve already published and turn it into something fresh your readers will love.

Whether you’re sharing your favorite weeknight dinners, collection of itineraries, or expert tips from your niche, roundup posts put a spotlight on the content you work so hard creating.

This post will walk you through how to create a roundup post the easy way. Especially if you’re using a WordPress roundup plugin like Tasty Roundups.

What is a roundup post?

A roundup post is a curated list of content centered around a theme: like recipes, tips, tutorials, or product picks.

You might create a:

  • Recipe roundup with your best one-pot meals for busy weeknights
  • DIY or craft roundup with seasonal tutorials from your archive
  • Holiday content roundup made up of your favorite winter recipes, Christmas travel destinations, or beauty tools for your audience
  • Travel itinerary roundup for weekend getaways or national park trips
  • Gear or product roundup featuring affiliate links and honest mini-reviews
  • Expert roundup where you share real advice from trusted voices in your niche

Roundup posts help your readers find what they need in one place. And they help your content go the distance!

Why create a roundup post?

You're already creating blog posts, so why take the time and effort (and it takes a lot!) to create a roundup post?

Because they're one of the best types of content to get shares and links.

Just check this study by Backlinko. List-style posts (like roundups) earn more social shares than almost any other format.

Number of referring domains vs social shares based on post type by Backlinko

But if you’re doing them manually? It takes forever.

Say you want to create a “Top 10 Weeknight Dinners” roundup. Without a WordPress roundup plugin, you’re:

  • Hunting down links
  • Uploading each photo one by one
  • Copy/pasting blurbs
  • Formatting it all so it doesn’t look janky

That’s 45 minutes minimum. And that's IF everything goes smoothly.

With Tasty Roundups, it’s more like 5 minutes. Just search, click, and the post title, image, and excerpt are pulled in automatically.

Lori from The Kitchen Whisperer uses it to create roundups like “75 of the Best Recipes for the 4th of July 2025.” She rounds up all the burgers, brownies, barbecue classics, and beyond that her readers are craving.

And we especially love how she customizes each roundup button to say “Deliciousness Inside.” 🤤

Want to know what else Lori loves about WP Tasty? Read and watch our interview with her!

Instead of letting those recipes sit in her archive, she brings them back when readers are searching for them most.

That’s why roundup posts are so worth it. They save you time and give your content a further purpose!

Want to see how they work? 👀🎥 Watch how to create a roundup post in 2 minutes!

How to easily create a roundup post in WordPress (with internal links)

Already have a few blog posts around a theme… like cozy camping meals or seasonal crafts? Then you’re already halfway to a great roundup!

Tasty Roundups comes in for the other half of the work — pulling in your post title, image, link, and excerpt all in one click.

Now, let me walk you through how it works step by step with internal links!

1. Download Tasty Roundups and add it to your site

After you grab Tasty Roundups, install it like any other WordPress plugin.

Check out our support docs if you need help with that step!

2. Start a new post and add the Tasty Roundup block

Open up a new post and add a new WordPress block to your post/page.

Click the [+] and search for Tasty Roundup. Then, choose the Tasty Roundup block. Not the Tasty Roundups Legacy block.

Screenshot of the WordPress block selector showing the “Tasty Roundup” block highlighted, with an arrow pointing to it above the “Tasty Roundup)” option.

Then, your first card block will pop into the post, and you can start adding information to populate your roundup post.

A sample Tasty Roundups card in the WordPress block editor

3. Search for the internal posts you want to add to the roundup

Start typing a title. You don’t need the full thing!

As you type, matching posts will appear below.

Click to add them to your content roundup. The image, title, excerpt, and link are all added automatically to save you even more time.

An example of using Tasty Roundups to create a roundup of the best weekend camping recipe posts.

Then, to add more, you can repeat the process until you have all the posts you need!

🍭 Tasty Tip: Building a roundup around a specific cuisine, diet, or cooking method? Type the name of the category, cuisine, diet, or cooking method you want. Then pull your picks right into the Tasty Roundups block. No more endlessly searching through posts.

4. Edit and style your content roundup!

Screenshot showing Tasty Roundups styling options in WordPress, including layout position, button style, image shape, column count, and content toggles for image, description, button, and numbers

You can rearrange the order, edit the text, or customize the button label on each card.

Want to use something like “See the recipe” for a dinner roundup or “View itinerary” for a travel post? Totally up to you.

Want to learn about even more styling options? Like choosing layout, card shape, or image style? Check out our support guides on how to publish a roundup post and Tasty Roundups settings.

5. Publish your roundup post

You built out your post, your links are in, and everything looks great.

Now click publish, pour yourself a coffee, and call it a productive blogging day! ☕️

How to create a roundup post in WordPress (with external links)

Sometimes, the best part of blogging is sharing the love. Especially when it means shining a light on other creators in your niche.

🍭 Tasty Tip: You’ll want to use external links if you’re creating an affiliate product roundup or an expert roundup. Just make sure to credit your sources and double-check that your affiliate links are up to date and have the right link attributes!

1. Add the Tasty Roundup block

Just like with internal links, add the Tasty Roundup block to your post.

Instead of selecting your own content, paste the URL of a blog post, article, or product you want to add.

If the site you’re linking to supports rich data, Tasty Roundups will automatically pull in the image, title, excerpt, and link. Just like it did in the example below. 👇

Screenshot of a Tasty Roundups block showing an external link card for Jetboil's Hot Granola Breakfast recipe, with the post title, description, and image automatically pulled into the roundup layout.

3. Add any missing details!

Not all websites are set up to share that information automatically.

You can manually add the image, title, short description, and the correct link for each card. It takes just a few extra seconds, and everything stays consistent with your blog’s look and feel.

The great thing about using Tasty Roundups is that your content follows a simple, familiar pattern that readers can quickly scan and click through.

Start your first roundup today, and tag us when you publish it!

Rounding up cozy recipes, favorite tutorials, or affiliate finds? You never have to start from scratch (again).

Tasty Roundups helps you repurpose your best content, feature others with confidence, and curate helpful blog posts that are easy to build and even easier to love.

You’ve got everything you need. Now go create something helpful! And let us know how it goes! Seriously! We love hearing our customer success stories. ❤️ 💬

Headshot of Alexandra Shytsman from The New Baguette
“Thanks to this plugin, putting together a round-up takes me a fraction of the time it used to. Tasty Roundups automates literally everything – from photo selection to link insertion, to design. My round-ups look great *and* are ranking higher on search engines.”
Alexandra Shytsman @ The New Baguette

Questions to read before creating your first roundup

Is creating a roundup just duplicating content? Will readers think I'm being lazy?

Don't feel guilty for resharing content you’ve already published. You’re doing the hard work of organizing your content into collections so your readers don't have to go on a treasure hunt for your Best Summer Salads.

What are the most common “roundup” mistakes?

Treating a roundup like a link dump instead of a way to improve internal linking. Every item on your list should have a purpose. And a short, meaningful description to guide the reader.

Other red flags: Not using affiliate disclosures (when needed), using mismatched or low-quality images. Linking to outdated or broken pages. Writing generic summaries that don’t give context

What are some creative ideas I could start with for roundups?

It depends on your niche and target audience. But you have options! Think of roundups as content playlists for your readers. Each piece of content is a song for the playlist.

Food bloggers: Cozy Dinners That Start with a Costco Rotisserie Chicken
DIY bloggers: Holiday Decor Projects You Can Make with Just a Glue Gun
Travel bloggers: National Park Itineraries Under 48 Hours
Affiliate marketers: 10 Products I Actually Bought and Loved

Whether it’s themed, seasonal, or reader-inspired, the best roundups are helpful, fun, and personal to your brand.

Can I use affiliate links in a roundup post?

Yes! Many bloggers use roundups to share product recommendations, and affiliate links are a smart part of that strategy.

Just be sure to follow disclosure rules, mark links with the right attributes (like rel="sponsored"), and clearly let your readers know when you’re using affiliate partnerships.