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How Do I Create A Post?
In order to post, you must have a Commons account and be an Author on the site where you will be posting. You must be logged in to post. Log in to the Commons and go to site where you … Continue reading →
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How Do I Make My Site Visible To My Professor?
To adjust the privacy settings on your individual or group site go, on your WordPress dashboard to Settings >> Reading. Select one of the five visibility options. To make your site open to everyone on the web, choose “Allow search … Continue reading →
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How do I delete my site?
If you want to delete a site on the Commons, you must be an admin of the site. On the WordPress Dashboard go to Tools >> Delete Site: Click on the checkbox: “I’m sure I want to permanently delete my … Continue reading →
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How do I make my front page display a static page rather than my most recent posts?
On your WordPress Dashboard, go to Appearance>>Reading. Make sure you have a page set up to be your front page. Optionally, create a page that will display your posts. Select page(s) from drop down.
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How do I add PDF Files to a post or page?
Go to Dashboard >>Plugins Search for PDF Embedder. Activate it: Once activated, go back to your post. Click Add Media to insert the PDF: Upload your PDF into the Media Library Click Insert into Post A shortcode will be … Continue reading →
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What types of files can I upload to my posts and pages?
Here is the list of accepted file types (through the WordPress media uploader): jpg jpeg png gif mp3 mov avi wmv midi mid pdf doc docx
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How can I adjust the privacy settings on my site?
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How can I password-protect my posts or make them private?
To make a particular post private, follow these steps when you are editing your post: 1.Navigate to the Publish module on the right side of the page. (The Publish module is used to set who can read your posts.) Under … Continue reading →
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What is the difference between a page and a post?
A post is a chronological, journal style entry that has a date and time. A page is a more static type of entry and has the feel of a traditional website. If your site is a “blog” you probably will … Continue reading →
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Where can I find help or guidelines for writing a posts on a site?
You can find “Best Practices” at WordPress’s Help at Writing Posts. For general information about WordPress, go to WordPress Basics.
