What Came New With WordPress 4.0?
WordPress 4.0 has been out for a little while now. If you have yet to update, it’s time to do so. Here are some of the changes you will notice when you update to the newer version of WordPress. Better International Support One of the additions to WordPress 4.0 is the ability to use more languages. You can now choose from a number of different languages without needing to manually upload the translation files. A Better Media Library The media library allows users to upload and use pictures and video on their WordPress website. It’s now new and improved in …
Using Split Test Title for More Clicks with WordPress Posts
Split testing can be a very powerful way to find the most clickable title for a WordPress post. Many internet marketers use split testing with landing pages and other elements. You can now use it with your WordPress posts titles. Using the Title Experiments Free Plugin for WordPress With the Title Experiments Free Plugin for WordPress, you can A/B spit test titles for your WordPress posts. This allows you to increase pageviews and get more clicks to your blog and website. Simply download the plugin, install it and activate it from your WordPress Dashboard. Once the plugin is activated, you …
Should You Use Markdown in WordPress and How is it done?
When you decide you may want to use Markdown in WordPress, it’s important to know what you’re getting into. Not everybody understands what Markdown is and not everybody needs it. What is Markdown? Markdown is simply the use of markup language to take plain text and convert it into HTML. It’s like using a simple text editor. This language will take the text you insert and will convert it to HTML code without you needing to put in the code. Example If you were using markdown, you could type **make this bold** and the ** would be converted into the …
How to Use Maintenance Mode in WordPress
We have all found a website online that said “Our Site is currently in Maintenance Mode.” This can be annoying, but there is a good reason for putting a website into Maintenance Mode. Usually, this is done when things need to be changed and the site owner doesn’t want visitors to have a bad experience during the changes. Most website owners try to handle the maintenance during the slower hours of the day/week, but this isn’t always possible. When you put your WordPress website in maintenance mode, you want to be able to do it the proper way. Using the …
Can you Publish your WordPress Posts and Update them from the Bottom of the Screen?
Do you find it annoying when you scroll down too far in the WordPress posts screen that you cannot publish without scrolling back up? This can slow down the process, but it’s not necessary to scroll back to the top of the screen to update or publish your posts. With the right plugin, you can update and publish from the bottom of the screen with ease. Using the Update from Bottom Plugin Before you go any further, you will need to download and install the Update from Bottom Plugin. After you have activated the plugin, you can simply go to …
Can you Match the Content Height by Auto Adjusting the WordPress Sidebar?
Sometimes, when we add the many cool things widgets allow us to add to WordPress, we end up with a sidebar much longer than the content. This isn’t always attractive and can leave quite a bit of blank space. However, there is a way to automatically make the height of your sidebar match with the content. Using the SidebarAutomizer plugin It starts when you decide to install and activate the SidebarAutomizeer Plugin. This plugin will allow you to match your sidebar height with your content height. This plugin will add a new menu under Settings called sidebarAutomizer. Once activated, you …
Can you Add Staff Member Profiles with Staffer to WordPress?
Adding staff member profiles in WordPress has gotten much easier. With the help of the Staffer Plugin, you can add profiles with ease. No longer will you need to edit templates to make these profiles happen. Instead, you can use the plugin and simplify the process. It all starts with activating the plugin. Once it’s activated, you will see a new admin menu called “Staffer Options.” This section will be found under “Settings” and will allow you to make the necessary changes to the plugin. Within the Staffer Options Panel, you can decide how you would like to display the …
Connecting your WordPress Media Library with Google Drive
If you use Google Drive, it may be helpful if you can connect it with your WordPress media library. Since this tool is free and you get 15 GB of cloud storage, it may also be something you’re considering using. Android phone users already know they can upload pictures to their Google Drive directly from their phone. However, what Google Drive users may not know is that you can do this with WordPress, too. It’s possible to connect your Google Drive with WordPress. Here’s how it’s done. Create a Public Access Folder in Google Drive Before you do anything else, …
Adding a Facebook-Type Timeline to Your WordPress Website
The Facebook Timeline has become very popular and will allow you to make your website look very attractive. It can help with the flow of the blog posts and make it a bit more social. Many WordPress users think they have to use a specific theme to make their site look like a Facebook Timeline. This isn’t true and with the Timeline Ultimate plugin, you can make your site look like it has a Facebook timeline without changing your theme. Installing the Timeline Ultimate Plugin Just like any other WordPress plugin, you can either upload the .zip folder you’ve downloaded …
Can you Use Icon Fonts in WordPress Without HTML?
Icon Fonts are a very popular thing and allow the users to use vector icons as their font. This is something many web designers use because of the way they look compared to a bitmap image. They can be resized easily and they work with nearly all the top WordPress themes. In this WordPress tutorial, you will discover how to use the icon fonts in WordPress without needing any HTML or CSS experience. This isn’t a difficult task and any beginner can use these fonts pretty easily. Using the WP Visual Icon Fonts Plugin for WordPress Before you go any …
