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Using the WordPress Media Library
The media library can be a powerful tool for you on your blog. Upload all of your branding images, PDF’s or documents for download so they are available to your team to use in blog posts as necessary. This video gives you a quick overview of how to use the media library.
Upgrading WordPress
WordPress is updated frequently. Sometimes it’s because of security issues, sometimes to fix bugs, and sometimes it’s for new features or infrastructure changes. It’s a good idea to upgrade your WordPress install regularly but there are some things to think about before you click that button! Before you upgrade Check to see that your host [...]
Adding an Image to a Post in WordPress
Adding images to your posts and pages is an easy way to make them more visually interesting or emphasize a point. In this video we show you how to upload an image so you can use it in your blog post. Click the link to learn more about using the media center in WordPress. Click [...]
Spiffing Up Your Blogger Blog With Gadgets
Blogger blogs can have almost as much fun as WordPress ones when you add some “Gadgets” (Google’s answer to widgets in WordPress). You can bring your Twitter feed into the sidebar, add games applications and other tools. There are actually quite a few both third-party and Blogger gadgets.
8 Steps to Make Your WordPress Blog Safer From Hackers
First off, notice I said safer, not safe. Hackers enjoy this kind of challenge and it’s pretty hard to guarantee the safety of a blog. That’s why the first thing in the list is: Regular backups Backup your database and your theme regularly. Even if you don’t get hacked your server could have an issue [...]
HootSuite and WordPress?
If you’re a fan of the popular Twitter dashboard Hootsuite you’re going to be really excited about their latest news. Check it out.
Your Blog Doesn’t Have to Look Like a Blog
Lots of people balk at blogging. They think it’s a time suck. They’ve got “nothing to say” or they “don’t have time”. They don’t want to build a blog and then have everybody see it never gets updated. These are all valid arguments but it’s important to note that a blog doesn’t have to be [...]
Blend Multiple Twitter Feeds on Your Blog
Unlike Ghostbusters, there are a lot of reasons to want to bring multiple streams into a widget on your blog. Maybe you’re a neighborhood site and you want to import the feeds from local shops, events and news, or you’re a corporate entity with a different account for each division. In the past you’ve had [...]
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WordPress Comments Management
2010/03/03 • Categories: Blogging, Videos, Wordpress • by fouts
One of our frequently asked questions is about whether or not to allow comments. It’s such a hassle to manage them and what if they say bad things?? The answer is almost always yes. Comments are where the conversation is and it’s a valuable way to get to know your users, what they like and [...]
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