Learn how to use WordPress: Beginner's guide to the success of the blogs

Learn how to use Wordpress

About this guide

In this guide, we will take a closer look at the management of your WordPress blog. You will learn how to customize your blog, do design and changes, create your first post or page, and much more.

The front and back of Wordpress

The WordPress platform consists of two areas: the blog at the front end and backend. The front end is what visitors will see when they come to your blog. Many of the tasks performed in back-end will be visible on the front end, such as the subject of the customizations, plugin function-ality improvements and content publishing. There are also actions that can be performed by you and your visitors directly from the front end of the blog, including comments and share social networks.

The back-end, known as the Dashboard of WordPress, allows you to fully manage the content of the blog, community, functionality and design. Is only accessible by users who may appoint and assign an account in

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Your blog. In order to access its panel of WordPress, you need to write: Example.com/wp-admin in the address bar of your browser and log in with your user name and password for WordPress.

Navigate through the dashboard

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The panel is the center of managing blogs. It consists of three main parts: the left side menu, toolbar at the top and mid-section.

The left column of your Dashboard of WordPress is where you will find all the admin options and where most of his creative effort will focus. This column includes menu options for each of the

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The following functional areas:

Updates

Look for updates of the platform WordPress with plugins and themes you have installed.

Jobs

View all positions (the contents of the blog), add a new post, see and create categories, view and create labels.

Media

See the media library (images, documents and other files loads) and upload new files.

Pages

View and add new static pages on your blog.

Pages

View and add new static pages on your blog.

Reviews

Product manager where you

Approve or delete new com-ments on blogs and pages.

The users

Manage users, adding new users and update your profile WordPress (name, password and data).

Tools

Tools to import and export with-shop to and from your WordPress blog.

Configuring

Edit General settings of the blog, the configuration of the writing, reading the configuration, discus-sion (comment) configuration, Configuration of media and permalinks (URL format for your blog).

In addition to the menu items in the left hand column mentioned above, you will also find the menu options for the plugins that you have installed. Depending on the purpose of the plugin and the codification, the configuration can be added to any standard menu (posts, pages, comments, ap-pearance, plugins, users, tools or configuration) or as a new menu item in any part of the left column.

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Appearance

Manage Themes, customize the layout of your blog (according to the topic), Manage widgets, man-age menu items and edit the header of the blog (according to the topic).

Plugins

Check for updates of WordPress

The platform along with plug-ins and

Other topics that have been installed.

A closer look at each area of a panel

Updates

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WordPress, as any popular CMS, launches, both small and large updates to its platform to introduce new features, correct mistakes and increase security. In the past, you may have the option to upgrade to the latest version of WordPress through its panel using a process of installing a single click or by downloading the latest version and install it yourself.

For anyone with WordPress 4.3 or higher, updates to the core of the WordPress platform is automatically installed on your web site. You are still responsible for updating your plugins and themes when updates are available. If you do not want to automatically update WordPress core platform, you can find instructions on how to configure automatic updates of WordPress Codex.

Jobs

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The JOBS menu allows you to control the new content to add to your blog. Blog Entries published on your blog in descending order (newest first). In the menu of posts, you will find the following options:

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All posts

A list of all posts on the dashboard. You can use the list to quickly edit one or more post categories, tags, state, author and capacity for observation.

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The JOBS menu allows you to control the new content to add to your blog. Blog Entries published on your blog in descending order (newest first). In the menu of posts, you will find the following options:

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Library

View all the media has risen to your WordPress blog.

Add new

Add new material to their Word-Press blog.

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Pages

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Pages provide static content or information to readers. Standard pages that WordPress bloggers use include: About, Contact, advertising, products, services and resources. The following options are available in the menu pages, you will find the following options:

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A list of all the pages in the panel. You can use the list to quickly edit one or multiple pages," lead author, template, and capacity for observation.
Add new

Add new pages to your blog.

Posts vs. pages

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The content of your blog will be displayed in pages and posts. Although they have similarities, that serve different purposes and have different behaviors.

Both have in common the following features:

• A title or title and specific content.

• Meta information (author, date of publication, etc.).

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• You can add, delete, update or edit.

• They will be available to all or only a limited number of users, depending on your choice of configuration.

• Can contain anything from plain text to multimedia content (video, audio, photos, links, etc.).

• Can be modified or extended through plugins.

• What distinguishes the posts and pages apart:

• The pages are generally not part of their main blog content. For example, if you have a travel blog, you would have to write messages about your last trip. Should I book pages for things that re-evening for you and the blog, how a page with information about you or a page with a contact form to get in touch with you.

• The positions are part of its main blog content. Will appear as new entries in your blog and your feed RSS (Rich Site Summary is a web feed used to distribute information to subscribers on your blog.) pages are only displayed when it is linked to them directly and never within your RSS feed.

Reviews

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The comments feature is the best way to manage the reading interaction. Allows readers to add comments on the topic, ask questions, and pro-vide feedback. Allows you and your readers to remain committed to the community and interact around your market niche specific. Both blog posts and pages can accept comments. The majority of WordPress themes come equipped with built-in layout functionality of this product. However, it is up to you to capture the attention of your readers and encourage them to leave comments on your blog. Check for new comments regularly. Approve quickly and respond to them as needed.

In the Comments section, you will have the ability to moderate com-ences, including approving them, mark them as spam or delete them completely.

Appearance

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This menu is where most of the activity to change the design and layout of your blog will take place. Here you can find and install new issues and make additional customizations to your blog from the header image, the colors and background.

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In the Appearance menu, you will find the following options: (we are presenting options that typically are available. Please note that the options will vary depending on the theme you choose).

Themes - Here is where you can find topics on the word-

Press network or installed themes that you have downloaded from other places.

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Customize: depending on the theme you have chosen, you will be able to use the Customize section to make changes to the design of the topic in a visual editor. Things that can be customized include: Title and motto, color, background image, Static Front Page, and content.

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Widgets Widgets are pictures - you can add to different areas of your WordPress blog. Depending on the theme you have chosen, this can include the page, the page header and footer in the sidebar. Add widgets is a simple task, and it works in an experience of creating drag & drop. Wid-gets may exhibit a links of social media, a search bar, subscription links, about the text for the blog, most recent publications, most of the recent comments, links to other blogs you like, and more.

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Menus - depending on the theme you have chosen, you can create one or more menus that appear horizontally in the header.

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Header - depending on the theme you have chosen, you can upload a graphic in a specific size (determined by your topic) that will be displayed at the top of your blog.

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Background - depending on the theme you have chosen, you can change the background colors or upload your own background image.

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Editor - The editor is for advanced users and involves knowledge of code-edge. Gives you the option to edit the code of the theme for certain func-tionality and design changes. Because visitors will be able desco-ately see all changes that you keep in your code of the theme, it is often safer for edit copies of offline files, test, and upload their changes when they are verified. If you are going to use editor, always make sure you have a backup copy of the current version of your blog before editing the files. If there is a problem, you can always load an earlier version of the code to fix it.

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More about themes (design and presentation of the blog)

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The first thing you need the front end of the blog is a face (design and

Layout). You want to create an environment that is both eye-catch-ing and practical. In the long term, you want your visitors to easily find information about your blog. You do not want visitors feel discouraged by the colors you choose or not intuitive and impractical way information is displayed. Its design can cause distrust snapshot of your blog or instant acceptance.

Start your search for a topic as soon as your WordPress platform is installed. The look and feel of your blog is based on the theme you choose. Your readers will first notice the general appearance of the blog, even before take a look at the content. Choose a theme that looks great, but also works for your unique needs of content. The default theme that comes with your WordPress blog installed is 2016 - although it is a good topic starter, you will need to choose a theme that is more unique to your blog and compatible with your niche market.

Here is a quick checklist to choose your topic looking for inside the panel of the blog:

1. Read the description

Most of the items come with a brief description of the features and functionality. By reading, you should have an idea of whether the topic adapts to your needs and how to cus-tomizable is.

2. To verify qualifications

Popular topics will have the qualifications of stars that are visible in the preview and within the framework of the item details. You should be given a clear idea of how the song is good.

3. Preview the topic

Preview the topic to get an idea of the appearance and layout.

4. Check receptive-ness

Aim for a sensitive design that will work in desktop browsers and mobile devices. This

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Opers (not developed by Word-Press.org or Automattic). They are: Swift, Zerif Lite, combination of colors

If you find a topic that is breath taking, to cool down. Once you install a theme that you like, don't be surprised if you cannot see very well. Its theme is only a skeleton of your blog.To make it attractive, you will need to fill out of content (text, photos, videos, etc.). Previously, he showed us how to add content to your blog.

Free, premium and custom themes

For many newcomers bloggers visionary, the world is not enough. The stash of free themes (more than two thousand themes available in wordpress.org) does not meet its particular desire to look and feel. There are two other options you can take a look at, premium and cus-tom topics. But they also imply a cost, sometimes a little, other times a huge amount.

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Premium Tracks are created by both only showcase dedicated to developers and web sites. Main sources of premium themes that are worth checking out include StudioPress, elegant themes, Themefuse, thesis, automattic, themes and Cssigniter THEMEFOREST. The price range of single-use licenses ranges from $30 to $500, according to which the premi-um topic you choose.

Custom themes are created by an individual developer (coder and signer, or agency) that you can customize an existing theme or create a new theme for you. While coming with clear advantages, they are not the ideal choice for beginners bloggers due to its high cost. To customize a theme prices range from 500 to 2,000 dollars, depending on the features you want.

Free, premium and custom themes

For many newcomers bloggers visionary, the world is not enough. The stash of free themes (more than two thousand themes available in wordpress.org) does not meet its particular desire to look and feel. There are two other options you can take a look at, premium and cus-tom topics. But they also imply a cost, sometimes a little, other times a huge amount.

In most cases, it is difficult to choose the appropriate topic for such variety. In FirstSiteGuide, we are doing our best to make that process easier for you.

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Advanced Customizations

Now, let's take a look at the areas in the Dashboard of WordPress where you can make the most of your customizations.

Plugins

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The Plugins are included pieces of code that affect the way in which your blog look or feel. You can add new functionalities to your blog, expand the capabilities of your topic, and customize your blog as a whole or in part.

While most of the plugins are free, there are many that are offered for a fee based on their unique features.

List of plugins recommended for new bloggers

To save you time, we have selected some important complements to their immediate needs of blogs. Cover many aspects of their experience of the use of blogs, improve the functionality of your blog and make it more attractive and professional for your readers.

Google Analytics - the first choice when it comes to monitor and analyze your website traffic.

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7 Contact Form - Contact Form flexible with e-mail options.

Disqus comment system - an alternative to the system of basic Word-Press comments with advanced administrative capabilities and product.

Yoast SEO - a complete SEO plugin for your blog. The best free of charge.

WP Super Cache - Help with the loading time of your WordPress blog.

Akismet - protection against spam in comments (you do not need this if you go with Disqus for comments).

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YARPP - Creates a list of related entries at the end of each of your messages automatically to encourage people to continue browsing the site.

Authors Widget - a great way to show several authors and their activity on the site.

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Additional options from the menu

The users

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This section allows you to add new users to your WordPress blog, customize your own user profile, and edit the users you've added to your WordPress blog. You can assign to each user the following functions:analyze your website traffic.

Administrator

Able to perform all actions on the blog. This should be reserved for you

As the owner of the site and only those highly trusted with your blog as they

They have the power to do anything, even lock you out of your own site.

Editor

Access and edit all posts, pages, comments, categories, tags, and links.

Author

Publish and edit articles, publications, and upload media files.

Collaborator

Write and edit own posts, but it is not able to publish without consent.

Subscriber

Can only read and comment on posts or pages

Tools

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With tools that are capable of performing some tasks, extended his blog Word-Press.

The tools available.

This section comes pre-installed with the option named "Press" which provides a quick and easy way to fit the text, images, and videos from anywhere and share them on your blog. Click on "this", there is also a category-a-tags converter.

Import Tool.

Allows you to import data from other platforms of blogs in WordPress.

Export Tool

Allows you to export the contents of the blog which can later be imported into the new installation of WordPress. It is a very useful for making backups of your blog with-shop.

Configuring

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This menu contains all of the configuration settings of your WordPress site.

General

Configure basic settings for your WordPress site, including the name of the site, description, URL, time zone, date and email format of chief administrator.

Write

Allows you to import data from other platforms of blogs in WordPress.

Rea

Configure the home page of your site (either a static page or the latest blog entries), the number of blog entries in your home page and the files, the number of items in your RSS feed, and if you want to show your full post or a summary in your RSS feed.

Discussion

Control how you receive the comments in your blog. The optimal configuration is moderate-comment all new authors and automatically approve the comments previously approved by the authors of the comments. Also Celebrate in mod-eration with multiple links in comments as this is a sign of a spammer.

Media

Customize the default sizes for the images that were uploaded to your blog

Perm

Customize the structure of URL for your blog. The best option is to have a structure that allows the keywords of your post/page of titles that are applied in your URL-carse, also known as the name of the post structure.

Conclusion

Remember that you will have to visit and learn about each section of your dashboard and feel comfortable with management options. Doing so will allow you to improve your blog design, functionality and by Sonality. Once you know what you need to customize your blog, make the necessary adjustments to make it stand out and to please your readers.

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