Creating Excerpts in WordPress
[wpmudev-video video=”excerpt”] If you’ve been using WordPress for some time now, you may have come to notice that, by default, it places the entirety of your posts on the front page. This can, obviously, be an annoyance for visitors on your page, as they would have to scroll through blocks and walls of text just […]
Editing Text in WordPress
[wpmudev-video video=”edit-text”] Note: The Page and Post text-editor are functionally the same, therefore the information provided here can be applied to editing the text in either-or. From the dashboard, go to either Pages or Posts and then click on the title of the post/page which you would like to edit (Alternatively, you can hover over […]
How to Edit Images in WordPress
[wpmudev-video video=”edit-image”] One of the benefits of using WordPress is that it allows you to edit your images from within the post itself, rather than having to edit it through another application or some other means. This allows for convenient post and page management, and work simplicity. To start editing your image, simply click on […]
Deleting Images in WordPress
[wpmudev-video video=”delete-image”] If you want to delete a post from a post or page, simply select the image and click the Remove icon. The image will be removed from your post, but will stay available in your media library. If you’d like to delete the image from your site permanently, go to your media library […]
About WordPress Dashboard
[wpmudev-video video=”dashboard”] The first thing you usually see when logging into WordPress is the Dashboard – a great way to get updates on your website statistics and more. In the main area of your dashboard you will find widgets, which hold some news and basic information about your site. -Drag and drop to position them […]
Managing Comments in WordPress
[wpmudev-video video=”comments”] Depending on your current settings for comments, you may need to approve them before they are visible on your site. You will see a notification with the number of pending comments on both your side and admin bar. Click on either of them to take you to the comments page, where you will […]
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 […]