Users and Administrators 3.x

From a Security prospective it is advantageous to use a second account that has the same level of access as the admin account.  I recommend that you create a primary Username that you use for creating content.  Each user must have a separate email address, be sure to have this ahead of time. How to [...]

Overview Dashboard 3.x

How to log into the Dashboard You will start all updates to your website from the Dashboard.  From a new web browser window Step 1 – In the browser web address bar, type your domain name and the admin page http://www.yourname.wp-clique.com/wp-admin Step 2 – Enter Username and Password Step 3 – Click Log In The [...]

Install WordPress 3.x

The Famous 5 Minute WordPress Install WordPress is well known for its ease of installation. Under most circumstances installing WordPress is a very simple process and takes less than five minutes to complete. Many web hosts now offer tools to automatically install WordPress for you. The web hosting we are going to be using for [...]

How to Add Enhanced Contact Form

This plugin makes it easy to create a very nice contact form on your sites. Step 1. Install plugin look for Enhanced WP-ContactForm Step 2. Activate plugin Step 3.  Update Configuration info.  Go to Settings >> Contact Form Start with the Contact email address and the Subject line that YOU will see when someone sends [...]

How to Add an Image

I love pictures!  of course they have to fit the topic, but a picture really can speak a thousand words. Adding pictures to your posts and pages takes a few simple steps. I am making one assumption that you have pictures stored on your computer, that you have permission to use the pictures.  Check out [...]

What is the Pagemash Plugin?

Updated: June 10, 2010 This Plugin has been retired, you can find info on the newest plugin CMS Tree Page View Here With Pagemash you can Customize the order your pages are listed in and manage the parent structure with this simple ajax drag-and-drop administrative interface with an option to toggle the page to be [...]

Applying a new Theme

Fundamentally, the WordPress Theme system is a way to “skin” your weblog. Yet, it is more than just a “skin.” Skinning your site implies that only the design is changed. WordPress Themes can provide much more control over the look and presentation of the material on your website. A WordPress Theme is a collection of [...]

How to Add a Subscription Form to your Header

This is an advanced technique and you should not attempt it if you do not feel comfortable with CSS or PHP. From the Dashboard Step 1 – Under Appearance, Click Editor Step 2 – Click your Style sheet *this will usually be open and it is usually called style.css* Step 3 – look for the [...]

Activate WordPress Plugins

To activate Managed WordPress Plugins From the Dashboard Step 1 – Under Plugins, Click Installed Step 2 – Click the Activate link If required update configurations for the plugin under the Setting menu.

Installing WordPress Plugins

Installing a WordPress Plugin From the Dashboard, installing from WordPress.com Step 1 -Under Plugins, Click Add New Step 2 – Type your keyword example: SEO, Click Search Plugins Step 3 – Select the Plugin you want to install, Click Install. A popup box will appear. Step 4 – If you are sure this is the [...]

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