Changing Your Password
[wpmudev-video video=”change-password”] If you ever need to change your password, navigate over to the column on the far left and going to Users, and then selecting Your Profile from the drop-down menu that appears. At the bottom of the page you will see a text box to enter in your new password, and then a second […]
Creating Categories in WordPress
[wpmudev-video video=”categories”] Categories are designed to organize your posts and make it easier for visitors to search through your site’s content. To create one, go to Posts in the side bar and select Categories. -Start by giving your category a name for when it appears on your site -Then, give it a Slug – which […]
The Admin Bar of WordPress
[wpmudev-video video=”admin-bar”] If you are logged in as the admin for your site, you will see a grey bar at the top of your screen; this is called the Admin Bar, and is only visible to anyone that is logged in. The Admin Bar provides various options and easy access to your site. When logged […]
Using Paragraphs within WordPress
[wpmudev-video video=”add-paragraph”] First, be sure you are using the visual editor by clicking on the tab labeled Visual on the top right of the text editor. The styling option’s drop down menu can be found in the first row of the toolbar. Highlight the text you would like to make into a paragraph and then […]
Adding New Posts to WordPress
[wpmudev-video video=”add-new-post”] To create a new post, navigate to Posts in the side bar and select Add New. You will then be brought to the Post Editor, where you can begin by entering a name for the post in the Title Box. Next, you can write all of your content (or paste it in from […]
Adding New Pages to WordPress
[wpmudev-video video=”add-new-page”] To create a page, click on or hover over the pages button on the side bar of your dashboard, and click Add New. Begin by creating a title on the new page and then press tab on your keyboard, or click in the text editor with your mouse, to jump down to the […]
Adding Media to WordPress
[wpmudev-video video=”add-media”] To upload new files (such as images and videos) to your media library, navigate to Media in your side bar and select Add New. This will take you to the Multi-file Uploader. You can upload files simply by dropping them in the designated box, or by clicking on Select Files, which will show […]
Adding Images to your Media Gallery
[wpmudev-video video=”image-gallery”] To create a gallery, go to Add Media in your post editor; on the side you will an option called Create Gallery – all of your previously uploaded images will be available here, just select the ones you would like to include and click Create a New Gallery. You will then be brought […]
Add Image From URL to WordPress
[wpmudev-video video=”add-image-from-url”] If there is an image you would like to use for your post, but don’t want to have to download it and re-upload it onto your site, you can use the image’s URL to embed the picture into your post. First, find an image you would like to use. Right click on the […]
Uploading images to WordPress
[wpmudev-video video=”add-image-from-pc”] Adding images to your posts not only help to get the point of your content across, but also add to your site’s look and overall completeness! To upload an image into your post, you can simply drag a picture from your desktop right into your content editor. The image will automatically be uploaded […]