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The Post Editor – Part 2

Pages, Posts / January 19, 2015

After Friday’s initial look at the basics of the post editor, today we’re going to look at some advanced features of the editor.

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The Post Editor – Part 1

Basics, Pages, Posts / January 16, 2015

I’m back – albeit with a slightly croaky voice – and looking at how to use the post editor.

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Inserting Videos

Basics, Media, Pages, Posts / January 14, 2015

I have no voice today, but I’m marching on. Here’s me showing you how to insert a video from a service like YouTube or Vimeo into a WordPress post or page.

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Dashboard Menus and Colour Schemes

Basics / January 13, 2015

Introduction to, and tips and tricks for, WordPress dashboard/admin menus. Shows how to change dashboard colour schemes too!

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The Post List – Part 2 – Screen Options and Bulk Edit

Basics, Pages, Posts / January 12, 2015

Some advanced and/or hidden features of the WordPress post/page list.

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The Post List – Part 1 – Overview

Basics, Pages, Posts / January 9, 2015

An overview of the WordPress Post and Page list.

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The Quick Post Dashboard Widget

Basics / January 8, 2015

The WordPress “Quick Post” Dashboard Widget lets you post a quick thought for a blog idea to a draft post for you to edit and post later.

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The Dashboard & Dashboard Widgets

Basics / January 7, 2015

Here’s an overview of the WordPress Dashboard and some tips and tricks for customising it.

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WordPress Posts and Pages

Basics, Pages, Posts / January 6, 2015

Posts and Pages are different types of content in WordPress. It’s essential to understand the difference to use WordPress effectively. This video explains.

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Your first post

Basics, Posts / January 5, 2015

How to make a post on your new WordPress blog or website.

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