Administration:
Can my posts have a URL instead of /index.php?p=76?
You can customize your posts’ URL by enabling Permalinks in your WordPress settings. You can choose from various options to create a custom URL structure, including the post name, category, and date.
How long is the release cycle of WordPress?
The release cycle of WordPress varies, but typically there is a new major release every six months. However, minor releases may be released more frequently to address security issues and bugs.
How do I turn on Permalinks, and what do I do about the errors?
Go to the Settings -> Permalinks page in your WordPress dashboard to turn on Permalinks. Choose the URL structure you want to use and save your changes. You may need to update your .htaccess file or contact your web host for assistance if you encounter any errors.
What are Roles for, and what permissions do different Roles have?
Roles in WordPress define the level of access and permissions for other users on your website. WordPress has several default roles, including Administrator, Editor, Author, Contributor, and Subscriber. Each role has different permissions, with the Administrator having the most access and permissions.
Why can’t I delete the uncategorized Category?
The uncategorized category is the default category in WordPress and cannot be deleted. However, you can rename it or assign your posts to a different category.
Why is there no Page Template option when writing or editing a Page?
The Page Template option is only available if your theme supports it. You may need to check with your theme developer or use a different theme that supports Page Templates.
How do I determine a Post, Page, Category, Tag, or User ID?
You can find the ID of a Post, Page, Category, Tag, or User by editing the item and looking at the URL in your browser’s address bar. The ID will be the number at the end of the URL after the “post=,” “page=,” “cat=,” “tag=,” or “user_id=” parameter. Alternatively, you can use a plugin or code snippet to display the ID on your website.
Configuration:
How can I change how the date and time are displayed?
To change the date and time displayed on your WordPress site, go to your WordPress dashboard’s Settings > General page. You can choose the preferred format for the date and time display. If you want to further customize the date and time format, you can use PHP date and time formatting codes to create a custom format. For example, you can use the code “l, F j, Y – g: i a” to display the full weekday name, month name, day of the month, year, and time in AM/PM format.
How can I control the comments people make?
To control comments on your WordPress site, go to your WordPress dashboard’s Settings > Discussion page. You can enable or disable comments and trackbacks, set comment moderation options, and customize other comment-related settings. For example, you can hold comments for moderation, allow comments only for registered users, or disable comments after a certain period.
What do the Discussion Options mean?
The Discussion Options in WordPress refer to the various settings that control how comments and trackbacks are handled on your site. These settings include options for comment moderation, comment display, trackback and pingback handling, and more. For example, you can enable threaded (nested) comments or show the comment author’s gravatar image.
How do I install plugins?
To install plugins on your WordPress site, go to the Plugins > Add New page in your WordPress dashboard. From there, you can search for plugins in the WordPress.org repository or upload and install plugins manually. You can also install plugins from third-party sources by uploading the plugin files directly to your WordPress site.
Why are all the comments being moderated?
If all comments on your WordPress site are being moderated, it may be due to your site’s Discussion settings. To adjust this, go to your WordPress dashboard’s Settings > Discussion page and change the comment moderation options. For example, you can allow comments to be published without moderation or only hold comments from new users for moderation.
How do I disable comments?
To disable comments on your WordPress site, go to the Settings > Discussion page in your WordPress dashboard and uncheck the “Allow people to submit comments on new posts” box. You can also disable comments on individual posts or pages by editing them and unchecking the “Allow Comments” box in the Discussion section. Alternatively, you can use a plugin to disable comments site-wide.
How do I disable trackbacks and pingbacks?
To disable trackbacks and pingbacks on your WordPress site, go to the Settings > Discussion page in your WordPress dashboard and uncheck the “Allow link notifications from other blogs (pingbacks and trackbacks)” box. You can also disable trackbacks and pingbacks on individual posts or pages by editing them and unchecking the “Allow Comments” box in the Discussion section. Note that disabling trackbacks and pingbacks may affect your site’s SEO.
How do I change the site admin name?
To change the site admin name on your WordPress site, go to the Users > Your Profile page in your WordPress dashboard and update the “Display name publicly as” option to the desired name. You can also change your username by editing your user profile and entering a new username.
How do I find the absolute path I need for uploading images?
To find the absolute path you need for uploading images to your WordPress site, go to the Media > Add New page in your WordPress dashboard and click the “Select Files” button. This will open a file explorer window that displays the absolute path to the folder where your images are stored. You can also find the absolute way by using FTP or your hosting control panel to navigate to the folder where your images are stored. The absolute path will be displayed in the URL bar of your FTP or control panel window.
Which files do I change to alter the way my blog looks?
You can modify the theme files in your site’s wp-content/themes/ directory to alter your WordPress site’s appearance. The files you’ll need to adjust will depend on your theme and the changes you want to make. For example, if you change the site logo, you must modify the header.php file in your theme’s directory. If you alter the site’s CSS styles, you must change the style.css file.
How do I upload images?
To upload images to your WordPress site, go to the Media > Add New page in your WordPress dashboard and click the “Select Files” button. This will open a file explorer window where you can select the image files you want to upload. You can also drag and drop files directly into the Media Library. Once uploaded, you can insert the image into your posts or pages using the built-in image editor.
Can I change the “Error establishing database connection” message to something more descriptive?
You can change the “Error establishing database connection” message to something more descriptive by modifying your site’s wp-config.php file. Add the following line of code to the file:
define( ‘WP_ALLOW_REPAIR’, true );
This will enable the WordPress database repair feature, allowing you to repair your database if it’s experiencing issues. Once you’ve repaired your database, remove the line of code from your wp-config.php file.
Modifying:
Can I change the Smilies?
Yes, you can change the Smilies in WordPress by replacing the image files in the wp-includes/images/smilies directory with your images.
How do I edit files?
You can edit files in WordPress by accessing them through the WordPress dashboard or an FTP client. To access files through the dashboard, go to Appearance > Editor. To access files through an FTP client, you must connect to your website using an FTP client and navigate to the files you want to edit.
What is The Loop?
The Loop is the main query loop in WordPress that retrieves and displays posts on a page. It is a PHP function that controls the content displayed on a WordPress site.
How can I change the URL structure for my posts?
You can change the URL structure for your posts by going to Settings > Permalinks in the WordPress dashboard. From there, you can select the URL structure you want to use.
How can I change the URL structure for my posts on a Windows server?
To change the URL structure for your posts on a Windows server, you will need to enable the mod_rewrite module in your server’s configuration file. You can then use the same process as changing the URL structure on a Linux server.
How do I use WordPress Template Tags to change what is displayed on the blog?
WordPress Template Tags are used to display dynamic content on a WordPress site. To use them, you will need to add them to your WordPress theme files where you want the content to be displayed.
How do I get All links to open in a new window?
To get all links to open in a new window, add the target= “_blank” attribute to the anchor tag in your theme files or use a plugin that adds this functionality to your site.
How can I add an image to my RSS feed?
You can add an image to your RSS feed using your post’s <enclosure> tag. This tag specifies the location and type of the file to be included in the RSS feed.
If I turn off comments, it says “Comments Off” on the weblog. So how do I remove that?
You can remove the “Comments Off” text by editing your WordPress theme files. Find the code displaying the text and either remove it or comment.
How do I change what is shown when I password-protect a post?
You can change what is shown when you password-protect a post by editing your WordPress theme files. Find the code that displays the password protection form and customize it as needed.
How can I allow certain HTML tags in my comments?
You can allow certain HTML tags in your comments using the wp_kses function in your WordPress theme files. This function will let you specify which HTML tags are allowed in comments.
How can I add advanced search ability to WordPress?
You can add advanced search ability to WordPress by using a plugin that adds advanced search functionality to your site or by customizing the WordPress search form and search results template files.
Posts:
How do I upload an image and display it in a post?
To upload an image in a post, go to the post editor and click on the “Add Media” button. You can then upload an image from your computer or select an image from the media library. Once the image is uploaded, you can insert it into the post by clicking on it and selecting the “Insert into post” button.
What is pingback?
A pingback is a type of comment automatically created when another website links to your website. It is a way for WordPress sites to communicate with each other and to notify you when someone has linked to your site.
What is trackback?
A trackback is similar to a pingback but requires manual approval from the site owner. When another website links to your site, it sends a trackback to your site. You can then approve or disapprove the trackback, which will be displayed as a comment on your site.
Where is the permalink to my post?
The permalink to your post can be found in the post editor under the post’s title. You can also find it by going to the “Posts” section of the WordPress dashboard and hovering over the title of the post. The permalink will be displayed in the link that appears.
Can I use desktop blogging software?
Yes, you can use desktop blogging software to write and publish posts on your WordPress site. Some popular desktop blogging software includes Windows Live Writer and MarsEdit.
Can I blog by email?
Yes, you can blog by email in WordPress. To do so, you must set up a special email address in your WordPress site and then send an email to that address with the content you want to post. The email will be automatically published as a new post on your site.
Spam, Spammers, Comments:
What can I do to stop comment spam?
There are several things you can do to stop comment spam on your WordPress site, including:
- Use a spam blocking plugin: Many plugins can help you block comment spam, such as Akismet or WP-SpamShield.
- Moderate comments: You can set your WordPress site to automatically hold comments for moderation or manually approve or disapprove comments before posting them.
- Use CAPTCHA: You can use CAPTCHA to prevent automated bots from leaving comments on your site.
- Disable comments: If you are experiencing a large amount of comment spam, you may want to consider disabling comments on your site altogether.
- Use a comment policy: You can create a comment policy that outlines your expectations for comments on your site and then enforce it.
More Information on Comment Spam
Comment spam refers to comments posted on a website to promote a product or service or create backlinks to another site. Comment spam can harm your site’s reputation and negatively impact your site’s search engine rankings. It is essential to take steps to prevent comment spam on your WordPress site, as it can be time-consuming to remove and can also reduce the quality of your site’s content.
Importing and Exporting:
WordPress allows users to import and export content, making transferring content between different WordPress installations or platforms easier. This section will discuss how to import a WordPress WXR file when it says it is too large and how to import links (blogroll) from another WordPress blog.
How do I Import a WordPress WXR file when it says it is too large?
Importing a WordPress WXR file when it says it is too large to import can be a frustrating experience for WordPress users. This error message usually occurs when the size of the WXR file exceeds the maximum file upload limit set by your web hosting provider or WordPress installation. To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
- Increase the maximum file upload limit: You can ask your web hosting provider to increase your site’s maximum file upload limit. Alternatively, you can manually increase the limit by adding the following code to your site’s .htaccess file:
php_value upload_max_filesize 64M
php_value post_max_size 64M
php_value max_execution_time 300
php_value max_input_time 300
- Split the WXR file into smaller files: If increasing the maximum file upload limit is not an option, you can split the WXR file into smaller files using a file splitter tool. You can then import these smaller files individually.
- Use a third-party plugin: Several plugins can help you import large WXR files, such as WP All Import and WP Ultimate CSV Importer.
How do I import links (blogroll) from another WordPress blog?
Importing links (blogroll) from another WordPress blog is a straightforward process that can be done using the built-in WordPress Importer tool. To import links, follow these steps:
- Export the links from the other WordPress blog: Go to Tools > Export in the other WordPress blog’s dashboard, and select the “Links” option. Save the resulting file to your computer.
- Import the links into your WordPress site: Go to Tools > Import in your WordPress site’s dashboard, and select the “WordPress” option. Follow the on-screen instructions to upload the file you exported in Step 1.
- Verify the imported links: After completing the import, go to the “Links” section of your WordPress site’s dashboard to verify that the links were imported correctly.
Wrap Up
WordPress provides users with several options for importing and exporting content. When faced with issues such as a WXR file that is too large to import, some steps can be taken to resolve the issue, including increasing the file upload limit, splitting the file into smaller files, or using a third-party plugin. Importing links (blogroll) from another WordPress blog is a straightforward process that can be done using the built-in WordPress Importer tool. By utilizing these features, WordPress users can quickly transfer content between different WordPress installations or platforms, making it easier to manage their online presence.