Transmutation Sciences

Ewwwww. What is a slug and why should I care?

transmutation2008 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:11:15 +0000

A “slug” is a simplified version of your post or page title and is used primarily for permalinks. WordPress manages this automatically, however, you may choose to use your own version of a slug. Slugs should contain NO punctuation other than a hyphen between each word and words selected should be in your title.

How do I add new categories for the posts?

transmutation2008 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:09:35 +0000

For the first method select Manage >> Categories and scroll to the Add Category section and add the categories appropriate to your site.

The second method can be done at the write or manage level. You will find a categories item in the right sidebar menu. This is normally where you will select the category for the post (or page). The first field however allows you to enter the new category. Selecting “Add” will add the item as a new category.

What if it tells me I need to upgrade?

transmutation2008 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:08:46 +0000

For “Installed” versions of WordPress only. Due to the sensitive nature of upgrading your version of WordPress to a newer version and the complexities of plugins and widgets, we highly recommend you contact us to install the upgrade for you. Typical upgrades take less than 30 minutes and should cost about $75.00.

How do I make the home page a static page?

transmutation2008 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:07:16 +0000

Select Options >> Reading >> Front page. Click the radio button next to “a static page.” The front page drop down list will include all of the pages you have currently created. Select the page you want to be your home page and click the “Update Options” button.

How do I set it so that all the comments go directly onto the site?

transmutation2008 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:06:35 +0000

This option is usually preset on your blog. If, for some reason you have had the comments turned off and would like to have comments again select Options >> Discussions >> Usual settings and be certain the box next to “Allow people to post comments on the article” is checked.

How do I make it so the text is not right up against the image?

transmutation2008 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:05:43 +0000

Select the image in your editing area and click the “Insert/edit image” icon on the menu.

A popup window with your image’s information will appear. You will edit the last two fields called “Horizontal space” and “Vertical space.” Insert a number from 3 – 10 in these boxes. A good number to use is 6. When you’re done, don’t forget get to click the “Insert image” button to update the image’s properties. Feel free to experiment with different numbers to determine what’s right for you.

Visit the complete “Images Tutorial.”

How Do I Make an Image into a Link?

transmutation2008 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:03:52 +0000

Select your image then select the “make hyperlink” icon on the menu. Type in the requested information.

How do I Make a Link in a Page or a Post?

transmutation2008 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:00:31 +0000

In your edit screen for both posts and pages, the edit box contains a menu of basic editing functions, including “make hyperlink” and “remove hyperlink” functions.

Highlight the text (select the image) you wish to link from and click the “make hyperlink” icon. Type in the complete URL into the first field. In the dropdown box leave “Open link in same window” as your option for all links within your website/blog. If you are linking to someone else’s website or blog, select “Open link in new window” as the option.

If you’ve made an error or no longer wish to have the text or image link somewhere, highlight the link and click the “remove hyperlink” icon.

How Do I Change the Name of the Blog or the Tagline?

transmutation2008 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:58:40 +0000

On your main menu, select “Options.” Edit the first or second fields accordingly.

How Do I Control the Categories the Links Are In?

transmutation2008 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:57:20 +0000

On the main menu select Blogroll >> Categories. Click the “Add New” link (or scroll down the page a bit) and enter your new link category information.