To create a new WordPress post, first log in to your WordPress installation, then go to Posts > Add New. Here, you can add the post title, content, excerpt, and more.
How to change my password?
If you are logged into your WordPress account, click on your username in the admin toolbar at the top right of the screen (if your admin bar is disabled, simply go to Users > Your Profile from the dashboard).
Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click the "Reset Password" option. Make a note of your password or add it to your password manager (e.g., 1Password) and save it.
If your account is locked, go to your login page (usually yourwebsite.url/wp-admin), click the "Forgot Password?" link, and follow the instructions to reset your password via email.
If for some reason these methods don't work, you can manually recover your password through phpMyAdmin or MySQL (but we recommend doing this only if you are familiar with coding).
How to change my footer?
The WordPress footer (like the sidebar) uses widgets (unless your theme includes a custom or alternative footer). You can make changes by going to Appearance > Widgets.
Just like the sidebar, if your theme includes custom options for footer columns, styles, copyright, etc., you may find them under Appearance > Customize > Footer or in the custom theme panel.
How to edit my sidebar?
WordPress uses widgets to display content in the sidebar. To change widgets, open the dashboard and go to Appearance > Widgets. From here, you can add, remove, or reorder widgets by dragging and dropping, as well as customize the appearance of the sidebar using individual widget options.
Depending on your theme, you may also find additional sidebar customization options, such as colors, sidebar width, etc., under Appearance > Customize > Sidebar.
How to edit my WordPress menu?
Your WordPress menu (or navigation) should contain links to key pages or posts on your website. From the WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance > Menus. From here, you can create, edit, and assign menus.
Create a Menu:Click the blue link "Create a new menu" and name your new menu.
Add/Delete Menu Items:Use the options on the left side of the screen to add your published pages, posts, categories, and tags, or use the custom link option (perfect for linking to other websites). To remove an item from the menu, simply click the "Remove" link on that item.
After adding links to your menu, use the menu settings section at the bottom of the page to choose the menu location. These locations depend on your WordPress theme and the positions defined by the theme (header, top bar, footer, etc.).Specify Menu Location:
How to change my logo?
To upload a new logo, log in to WordPress and navigate to Appearance > Customize. Depending on your WordPress theme, you may see a "Branding" or "Header" section where you should find an option to upload a custom logo.
Alternatively, if your theme uses a custom theme panel instead of the WordPress customizer, simply select your theme panel from the main dashboard, find the Branding/Header section, and you will find a logo option.
How to install WordPress plugins?
Installing plugins is very simple. From your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New. From here, you can use the search function to find free plugins from WordPress.org, or you can click the "Upload Plugin" button to upload a zip file of a plugin you have purchased or downloaded from a third party.
How to add new features to WordPress?
You can use plugins to add various functionalities to your WordPress site. WordPress plugins are essentially add-ons for your website. Plugins typically add new features to your WordPress site with little effort on your part. Simply install and configure the plugin settings.
What should I do if I get an error when trying to install a WordPress theme?
There are some common errors when installing a WordPress theme, with the most frequent one being "Missing Stylesheet." This means you are trying to install the wrong file or folder. The best approach is to double-check that you have uploaded the correct installable theme zip file (it should not be an open folder or a zip of all files and documents).
Another common error is a white screen when you try to install a new theme. This typically means you need to increase the server memory limit. Some hosting providers offer an option in the admin panel or cPanel, but you can always reach out to the support team of your hosting provider for assistance.
How to install a WordPress theme?
To install a new theme, log in to your WordPress site and navigate to Appearance > Themes > Add New. Here, you can browse the free themes available through WordPress.org, or click the "Upload Theme" button to upload the zip file of a theme you downloaded or purchased elsewhere.