If you are just starting out with the new Wordpress (Gutenberg) editor and wondering what types of "blocks" come with Gutenberg, below is a simple list. What is a block? A block is a pre-built element, such as an "image," "gallery, or "paragraph" block. To add a block, there are a few … [Read more...]
“I’m starting a business and I need a website”
Over time I have worked with folks who insisted on my building them a website before they had a clear action plan and goals for their business. The felt they needed a website "to get started" on their business, as if a website would generate income without figuring out ahead how people would find … [Read more...]
How to find the front of your website from the dashboard
Once you log into your WordPress site you will land at the dashboard. If you want to see the front of your website (what visitors see), click on the name of your website in the upper left hand corner of the dashboard. This will pull down a short menu that says "Visit Site" - click on that to … [Read more...]
How To Log Into Your WordPress Website
To log into your WordPress Website, you will need your user name and password. Type your website address in the browser. Type /wp-admin after the website address. Be sure to include the backslash (/) before /wp-admin. Hit the return button and you will see the WordPress Log-in Screen. Type in … [Read more...]
Authority Pro Theme for WordPress
*This post is from 2017 and is outdated. I now use and recommend the Kadence Theme because it's much easier for me to edit the footers and headers, and I prefer the Kadence Blocks plugin over Genesis Blocks, especially for Gallery Images. Designed by Rafal Tomal (and released in 2017), … [Read more...]
How to upload photos to WordPress from your phone
Note: This post is over three years old. The app may have changed significantly in that time. This is a test for the WordPress Android app to see how easy it is to upload photos from my phone. I install the app, but am not happy that I have to sign in to WordPress.com in order to use … [Read more...]
How to Change Your WordPress Password
It's a good idea to change your WordPress password from time to time, especially if you don't have a strong password or if you've recently been hacked. How to Change Your Password: Log-in to your Wordpress Admin Account. Usually this is done by adding /wp-admin at the end of your domain name, … [Read more...]
How to Learn CSS
If you want to learn CSS, first study HTML. Without understanding HTML, you're like a home decorator who's never seen the house. What is HTML? HTML is a simple markup language for creating web pages. Below is a simple HTML document from W3 Schools. Here is what the above document will render in … [Read more...]