FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
The content below covers common issues and gives you a quick reference when you need it.
If you’re like me, you figure something out (usually the hard way), get it done, and then forget how you did it the next time it comes up.
Hopefully, the FAQs will help you quickly solve any snags or questions that pop up while maintaining or developing your website. If something’s missing, let me know and I’ll add it.
– Go to “yourwebsite.com/wp-admin”
– Enter your username and password
– Click Log In
A page is for permanent content like Home, About, or Services. It doesn’t have a date, isn’t part of a blog feed, and stays in one place—usually linked in your menu.
A post is for time-based content like blog entries, news, or updates. Posts are dated, can be organized with categories and tags, and show up in your blog or news section.
Use pages for core info. Use posts for ongoing content you’ll add over time.
On the left side of your WordPress dashboard, go to Pages > Add New. Type a title at the top. To add content, click the small + icon in the top left or within the page area, then choose the type of block you want to add—like a paragraph, image, or heading. When you’re finished, click Publish in the top right corner to make the page live.
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In your WordPress dashboard, go to Pages > All Pages. Hover over the page you want to change—click Edit to open and update it, or click Trash to delete it. Deleted pages go to the Trash folder, where you can restore or permanently remove them.
In your WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance > Menus. Select the menu you want to edit (usually “Primary Menu”), then check the box next to your new page in the Pages panel and click Add to Menu. Drag it into position, then click Save Menu to apply the changes.
In your WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance > Menus. Find the item you want to nest, then drag it slightly to the right underneath the top-level item. It will snap into place as a sub-menu. Click Save Menu to keep the changes.
Highlight the text you want to turn into a link, then click the link icon (a small chain) in the toolbar that appears. Paste or type the URL, press Enter, and the text becomes a clickable hyperlink.
Click where you want the image to appear, then click the + icon to add a block. Choose the Image block, then select Upload to add a new image or Media Library to use one you’ve already uploaded. Once added, you can resize, align, or add alt text as needed.
After adding the image, click on it to select it. Use the toolbar above the image to align it left, center, or right. You can also use columns or group blocks if you want to place the image beside text or create a custom layout.
Click on the image to select it, then drag the blue handles on the corners to resize it manually. For more control, use the block settings in the right sidebar to set a specific width or height in pixels or percentage.
A block is a basic piece of content you can add to a WordPress page or post—like a paragraph, image, heading, or button. To add a block, click inside the editor where you want content to go, then look for the + icon in the top left corner of the screen or near the spot where you clicked. Choose the type of block you want, and it will be added to the page. Blocks can be edited, moved, or rearranged to build your layout.
A container block is used to group other blocks together so you can control their layout and design as a unit. It lets you organize content into sections, rows, or columns, and apply things like background color, padding, or spacing to the whole group at once. Containers are useful for creating clean, structured layouts—like hero sections, service grids, or split content with images and text side by side.
Click on the block you want to delete to select it, then click the three-dot menu (⋯) in the block’s toolbar. From the menu, choose Delete. The block will be removed immediately.
The easiest way to create a new block above or below an existing one is to hover near the top or bottom edge of the block until a small + icon appears—click it to add a new block in that spot. For more precise control, click the three-dot menu (⋯) on the block’s toolbar and choose “Insert Before” or “Insert After” to add a new block directly above or below the one you selected.
Padding is the space inside a block—between the block’s content and its outer edge. It helps add breathing room around text, images, or other elements.
To change padding, click on the block to select it. Then, open the right-hand sidebar (click the gear icon if needed). Scroll down to the Dimensions section and click to expand it. You’ll see fields for Padding—you can enter values in pixels (like 20px) or click the link icon to set different padding for top, right, bottom, and left. Adjusting these values adds space inside the block without affecting nearby blocks.
Place your cursor where you want the link, type the text you want (like “Download PDF”), then highlight it.
Click the link icon in the toolbar, then click the Media Library icon (a folder with a star). In the window that opens, go to the Upload Files tab and drag in your PDF—or click Select Files to browse for it on your computer.
Once the file is uploaded, it will appear selected in the Media Library tab. On the right side, look for the “Copy URL to clipboard” button just below the file name and URL field. Click that button, then paste the URL into the link field. Press Enter to apply the link.
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When editing a page or post, look in the right-hand sidebar under the Summary or Post settings. Find the Status option (usually set to Public), click Edit, then choose Password Protected. Enter a password, click OK, and then Publish or Update the page. Visitors will need to enter the password to view the content.
While editing the page or post, look in the right-hand sidebar for the Revisions section. Click on it to see earlier saved versions. Use the slider or arrow buttons to view the changes, then click Restore This Revision to bring back a previous version. WordPress automatically saves revisions as you work, so you can go back anytime.
Click on the block to select it, then use the up or down arrow buttons on the left side of the block to move it one position at a time. For faster control, click and drag the six-dot handle above the arrows to move the block anywhere on the page.
Click the + icon to add a block, then choose Heading. Type your heading text. To change the size or color, click on the heading block to select it. Look to the right-hand sidebar—you may need to click the gear icon in the top right to open it. Scroll down in the sidebar to find Typography (for font size) and Color (for text color). Click each section to expand the options and make your changes.
Click on the block to select it. In the right-hand sidebar, click the gear icon (if it’s not already open), then look for settings like Alignment, Width, or Dimensions—these vary depending on the type of block.
For text or images, use the alignment buttons in the block toolbar (left, center, right). For more layout control, place the block inside a container or column block, where you can adjust padding, margins, and width more precisely.
Good question. This is where “list view” comes in very handy. If you look up near the top left corner of the screen, you’ll see an icon with three horizontal lines. Click on that, and it will give you a list/outline of the blocks on the page and their hierarchy within its structure. If you click on an item in the list, it will be highlighted in the edit window of the page. Its a very handy tool.
Step 1: Create a Category:
1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
2. Click Posts > Categories.
3. Enter the category Name (e.g., Training Tips).
(Optional) Choose a Parent Category to nest it under another.
4. Click Add New Category.
Step 2: Assign a Category to a Post
1. Create or edit a blog post.
2. In the Post Settings Sidebar, expand the Categories panel.
3. Check the category or categories you want to assign.
4. To add a new one on the fly, click “Add New Category”, name it, and click Add.
5. Save or publish the post.