Below are some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that many WordPress website owners have asked me. Just click on any of the links in the list and you will be able to access the answers. To return to the list, click on the words “back to top”. If you can’t find an answer here to a question that you may have, then complete the “Ask A Question” form.
How do you use permalinks?
Permalinks is another way of saying “permanent URL links or permanent web page links”. Find out more by checking out “WordPress Tip: Using Permalinks”.
What are the requirements for WordPress?
Are you interested in installing WordPress as a website tool? Then you might want to checkout the WordPress requirements.
What are the key features of WordPress?
If you are new to WordPress, you may want to learn the key features of WordPress. Then visit their Features page for more details.
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How do you extend the functionality of WordPress?
To extend the functionality of WordPress you can use plugins and themes. For more details, check out “WordPress Tip: Extending WordPress“.
How do I add content to a wordpress page?
Click "Pages" on the sidebar then you will see a list of all the pages you have on your WordPress website. To edit a page, click on the name of the page and then you will be able to edit the page's content in the text box. If you want to create a new page, click on "Add New" that is in the submenu under "Pages" on the sidebar.
I want to move my WordPress website from one location to another. What do I need to do to make sure everything is moved properly?
A great resource for you can be found on WordPress.org on the webpage, "Moving WordPress". This is an excellent resource that will walk you through the entire process.
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How do I add plugins to my WordPress website?
The latest version of WordPress allows your to add plugins by clicking on "Plugins" on the sidebar and then click the submenu "Add New". You will be able to search for a plugin by "Term", "author", or "Tag". There is even a list of different terms that you can click on to see what plugins are associated with them. Another option is to visit the WordPress Plugin repository and complete a search.
How can I redirect a page URL or add redirection capability to my WordPress blog?
A WordPress plugin that does this is called Redirection. It manage 301 redirections, keep track of 404 errors, and generally tidy up any loose ends your site may have. This is particularly useful if you are migrating pages from an old website, or are changing the directory of your WordPress installation.
What plugin(s) do you recommend for eCommerce usage?
This is a loaded question because it would depend on the end results you are trying to reach with the plugin. For instance, if you want to setup a membership website using WordPress. I would definitely recommend Wishlist. It is a very robust plugin that gives you the security, flexibility and content management that you need in a membership plugin. If you are look to setup a shopping cart only then I would suggest that you take a look at one of the following (note that although I mention them here, you use these plugins at your our risk and I'm not accountable for any issue that may occur):Quick Shop | WP e-Commerce | WP eCommerce.
I'm having problems with em-dashes displaying wrong in my RSS feed.
Try installing the plugin call wp-Typography. The purpose of this plugin is to fix standard web typography that may affect your WordPress blog. Web typography affects your fonts, special characters, punctuation, etc.
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Where can you find free themes?
One the first places that you should look is on WordPress.org by visiting their Theme Repository.
How do I manage the sidebar.php template file?
One of the things that you may notice is that there are standard widgets that are displayed when you apply a WordPress theme. These are called the default widgets and are built into the actual “sidebar.php” file. Once you add a widget to the sidebar, the default widgets will no longer show unless you add their specific widget to your sidebar. To add a widget to the sidebar, you click on “Appearance” then “Widgets”. For more details about managing sidebars: http://codex.wordpress.org/Customizing_Your_Sidebar.
How do I change my WordPress theme?
As of WordPress version 2.8, you have the ability to add new themes on the backend of your WordPress self-hosted blog. First you must have Administrative access to your blog so that you can have access to the “Appearance” section on the sidebar. If you have Administrative access, click on “Appearance” then click “Add New Themes”. Once on the “Add New Themes” page, you will be able to search the WordPress Theme repository to add new themes.
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Where can I submit ideas to WordPress of things I want to add to the program?
Many WordPress users may have ideas of new components that they would like to see added to WordPress. Well, WordPress.org has such a place and it’s called WordPress Ideas.
If I have a complaint about WordPress, where do I share this?
Occasionally, you may have found an issue that you can’t find a solution too about WordPress. WordPress.org has found provided a way for you to do this. Just visit the section called Kvetch.
Where can I find WordPress logos and graphics?
If you have a need to use WordPress logos, then you are in luck because they have provided you with many to choose from. Just visit the Logos and Graphics page on WordPress.org.
Where can I find art, logos or graphics that WordPress community members have created?
Many members of the WordPress community are creative and have created interesting ways to show their love and appreciation for WordPress. Just visit the Fan Art page to check this out.
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How do you add an opt-in box or sign-up box to your sidebar?
Click on "Appearance" then "Widgets" to access the settings page for the sidebar widgets. Then add a "Text" widget to the sidebar by clicking and dragging it to the sidebar where you want it located. Then copy your HTML code for you opt-in/sign-up box and paste into the Text widget then click "Save". These instructions take into account that you have the latest version of WordPress installed.
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