No matter how stable your website is, you’re eventually going to need support. WordPress is a great product, and there are tons of great themes out there and plug-ins that will work seamlessly with your website, but the fact remains that you won’t always have everything working properly. Maybe the theme you got cut something out or blended it together with another aspect or maybe a plug-in has completely broken your site. Whatever the reason, you will need support and there’s a few things you should know before going straight to the ‘contact us’ page on WordPress.
Post or Page? What’s the difference?
On a WordPress website, you have posts and pages. They both have a lot of the same features but they’re actually very different and learning when to use a page over a post (and vice versa) is an important part of keeping your website looking good and easy to navigate.
What Plugins Should I Install in WordPress?
WordPress is a great website-builder for everyone from newbies to pros. It gives developers a stable platform on which to build and it’s easy enough for anyone to learn. One aspect that some might not know about though is plugins. Plugins, in short, are just additions to your site that can change how things work. For instance, if I want my website to have more options for a feature (say registration) then I can search online for a plugin that offers just that. A single plugin alone won’t completely overhaul your website, but with a few small plugins you can give it a lot more flexibility.
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Upcoming Law in EU May Affect your Sites
Whenever you’re running a website, you have to always keep an eye on the news. Maybe there’s something big coming up in your sector. Maybe there’s a new competitor that just released. Or maybe there’s a new regulation coming that will potentially affect your website. Well, that’s exactly the situation right now and I’m here to give you all the details.
Moderation Required: How to Moderate Comments on your WordPress Website
As with any online content where feedback is allowed, moderation is required. This is especially true when feedback is visible to the public. Users can berate others, swear at them, post malicious links, or any number of things. Bots can also be a problem with your comment section as they try to get people to their sites (usually to scam them). Moderation might sound like a long and arduous process, but in reality it can be made very easy even for websites with thousands or hundreds of thousands of users. Okay, maybe hundreds of thousands might not be that easy, but it’ll at least be easy to understand!
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How Does Net Neutrality Affect You?
If you’ve come to read this blog, chances are high that you either have a website already or are thinking of starting one. Chances are also high that you’ve at least heard mention of net neutrality and how it was recently reversed. So here’s the big questions — What is net neutrality? Will it affect me? Will people be able to find my website? Will my website still load properly?
WordPress Feature: Managing Media
In your Admin Panel on WordPress, you’ll find the Media tab about halfway down. What’s there? That’s where you’ll store all your videos and pictures under 2MB. It’s not just for storage, though. It’s also easy to find, delete, and edit your media content.
Why choose WordPress?
As with any purchase, people want to know they’re getting the most bang for their buck. They want a product that works, one they can understand, and one they can rely on. While WordPress isn’t a perfect product, because nothing truly is, it’s definitely one of the top choices and currently my top pick for designing a website both quickly and without much hassle. So, why might you want to choose WordPress?
Saving Money on Your Website
Websites are not cheap. It’s just a fact. They take hard work, time, and yes, money. More than likely, you’re just like everyone else and you’re trying to keep your website functioning while working an actual job that pays your bills. Luckily, your website doesn’t have to be a huge drain on that income of yours. There are ways to reduce the amount of money you spend on your site!
Privacy Policy and You
Privacy policies are a legal document that have been around for the past fifty years. Every website has them and that means that yes, even your website needs one. Lately, it’s come into the spotlight thanks to the new regulations released by the GDPR in the EU.