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This post will review every aspect of posting to your ChicagoNow blog on WordPress. If I don't hit a topic or answer a question shoot me an email or leave a comment below.
How do I login?
Go here http://chicagonow.beta.tribapps.com/#login and login using your existing ChicagoNow user name and password, the same one you had in Movable Type.
If it worked you will see your blog name in the black area at the top of the browser as seen below.
To access the WordPress dashboard click on the blog name. If you are an admin on more than one blog it will say "My blogs" and all your blogs will appear underneath. Click on the appropriate one.
How can I create a new entry?
When you're in the dashboard, look to the left rail and click on the word "Posts". Underneath it you will select "Add New".
There are four types of posts: Article, Link, Gallery and Video. Select the kind of post you want to create before starting to enter your content.
What is an "Article" post?
This is your basic post where text is the main type of content being shared. The headline goes in "Title for the article" and the content goes below that in the "Write it" area.
What is a "Featured Image"?
This is only available in an "Article" post. Adding a "Featured image" will display the image at the top of your post, above your text. A thumbnail of the post will also accompany your post when it's displayed on your blog home page or if it's featured on the ChicagoNow home page.
To add a "Featured image" do the following:
1. Select "Featured Image" on the right side of the entry.
2. Select "Upload an image or choose one from your library"
3. You will see the box "Add media files from your computer". Hit "Select Files" and then select the photo you want. After you've done that, hit "Open" and the selected image will load.
4. If it successfully loads you will see an information box. If all is fine then just hit "Use as featured image" and the image will be added.
5. To add a caption and edit image hold off on hitting "Use as featured image" and select "Edit Image" under the thumbnail on the left. Select "Scale Image" and put in the dimensions you want then hit "Scale". The add your caption and hit "Use as featured image". When you're done hit he "x" in the top right corner to close the box.
Can I embed a video in an "Article" post?
Yes. To embed a video click on the "HTML" tab on the top right of the "Write it" box. This will allow you to paste in HTML. IMPORTANT: The width of the blog post is approximately 600 pixels wide, anything larger will bleed over into the right rail.
Can I embed an image in an "Article" post?
Yes, but it's a little tricky.If you try to add too many images chances are, frankly, that you will drive yourself a little nuts. So what you should do is add all your text in the post first. Then you will need a URL for any image you want to embed.
To get a URL click on "Media" on the left rail and then "Add New". Click "Select files" and upload the photo or photos you want. After it's done crunching find "File URL." If you've uploaded one photo it will be on the page. If you've uploaded more than one you will need to select "Show" to see "File URL". The information in "File URL" is what you want. Copy it.
Go to the post you're working on and, after all your text is in place, switch to the "HTML" tab. Find the spot you want to add the photo and create a space above that paragraph, so there's essentially a new paragraph created for the photo.
Click on the "img" icon just under and to the right of where it says "Write it" and paste in your URL. You'll also be prompted to add a description, this is optional and can be left blank. It will look like this:
When you click on "Visual" the post will then look like this:
It's not hard to screw things up so I strongly suggest you don't embed images close to one another. Spread them out throughout the post.
You can easily increase or decrease the size of the image after you've pasted it in by selecting the image and grabbing a corner to make it bigger or smaller.
The function to have text wrap around the image isn't working not. However, we're exploring how to make embedding images easier and more functional. For now, this is the available option. And, of course, there's the Gallery option which I'll get to below.
What is a "Link" post?
Use this when the purpose of the post is to share a link. The headline of the post will be "clickable" and will take the reader away from your blog.
What is a "Gallery" post?
This is the post to use when sharing photos is the main purpose of the post, or if you have multiple photos accompanying a post. Here's how to add an image:
1. Select "Gallery
2. Select "Upload an image or choose one from your library"
3. You will see the box "Add media files from your computer". Hit "Select Files" and then select as many photos as you want. After you've done that, hit "Open" and the selected images will begin loading.
4. As they're loading you will see the word "Crunching." If they successfully are added you will see a small thumbnail on the left, the photo name in the middle and the word "Show" on the right.
5. Click on "Show" and if all is fine then just hit "Add to gallery" and the image will be added. To add a caption and edit image hold off on hitting "Add to gallery" and select "Edit Image" under the thumbnail on the left. Select "Scale Image" and put in the dimensions you want then hit "Scale". The add your caption. When you're done hit "Add to gallery" for each photo and hit the "x" in the top right corner to close the box.
There is not a way to change the order of the photos at this time but you can remove an image by selecting "remove it from the gallery".
The text area will appear above your images. It's not possible to add HTML to the text area of a gallery post.
How do I save as a draft, schedule or publish a post?
You can see on the left the options that are available. You can save as a draft or publish the post immediately by hitting the blue "Publish" button.
To schedule a post select "Edit" next to "Publish immediately". This will present a time stamp that you can adjust accordingly. It's on military time. After making a change to a future time hit "OK" and the "Publish" button will become "Schedule." Select "Schedule" and the post will be set to go live at the time you chose.
It isn't possible to turn a post live with a future time. If you try that the post will automatically become a scheduled post.
How can I add an "About" page or other pages to my nav bar?
The finished "About" page on your blog.
Those pages will then appear in middle under "Blog Navigation". To complete adding them select "Save Menu" on the right.
You can also add links to your nav bar. On the " Menus" page find where it says "Custom Links". Add the link you want, give it a title and then "Add to menu" as you did above with "pages".
How can I add my blog avatar?
The blog avatar is the image that will go to the left of your blog title. If you have prepared one beforehand it must be at least 256 x 256 or could risk being pixilated.
To add it in go to "Settings" on the left rail of the dashboard and select "Blog Avatar". You'll select "Browse" and get the image you want to use then hit "Upload". Crop the image as needed. If you want to add a different one hit "reset" and then upload a new image.
How can I moderate my comments?
Select "Comments" to see all your comments listed in chronological order. You can reply to any comment from here, and you also can unapprove or trash a comment. We use Akismet so spam should be at a minimum but here is where you can also remove any spam that gets through.
How do I add a blogroll?
To get started look on the left rail under "Links" and select "Add new". A page will appear that will ask you to provide a "Name" and a "Web address". There is also a "Description" field but that is optional.
Fill out the information and then in the "Category" area check off the category you want this page added to, in this case it will be "Blogroll". There are other advanced options at the bottom of the page, please use as you desire but all are optional.
When you're ready, find "Add link" on the far right. You will then see "Link added" at the top of the page.
The "Blogroll" is really just a "Link Category" that is connected to the "Link" widget. So to place this on your right rail go to "Appearances" and select "Widgets."
Adding separate "Link Categories"
The "Link" widget can be added multiple times so you can share another group of links separate from the "Blogroll." To do this first go to "Link Category" and fill out the name and slug fields. The description field is optional. When you're ready, select "Add New Link Category" near the bottom of the page.
You will now need to add the links for this category. Go to "Links" and then "Add New" as you did above for the "Blogroll". You CAN add the same link to separate "Link Categories."
If you have existing "Links' created you can click on "Links" and then select "edit" to add the link to your newly-created category. This is also where you can remove a link from a category.
When you're ready with the new "Link Category" go to "Appearances and select "Widgets". Repeat the process of adding the "Link" widget but this time you will be able to choose between which of the "Link Categories" you want.
Changing your title, tag line and blog administrator's email address
This is something you should do before you get started. Under "Settings" select the word "Settings. A page will appear with Site Title, Tagline and Email address. You can change these at any time.
How do I add/remove users from my blog?
Under "Users" select "Add New". Enter the email address of the user and assign a role to the person.
- You are an "Administrator" which is the top level access.
- An "Editor" is somebody who can publish and manage posts and pages as well as manage other users' posts.
- An "Author" is somebody who can publish and manage their own posts.
- A "Contributor" is somebody who can write and manage their posts but not publish them.
- A "Subscriber" is somebody who can only manage their profile.
After adding the user they will get an email and will need to click on a link to complete the process. To remove a user go to "Users" and then under it select "Users" again. Scroll under the name of the user you want to remove and the word "remove" will appear. Select it to remove the user.
How do I edit my profile?
Under "Users" select "Your Profile". You can make any changes in here, including changing your profile photo. You can never change your user name.
How do I add right rail features?
Under "Appearances" select "Widgets" and you will a page of "Available Widgets." Anything we've put there will be available to you but we will be updating continually so expect changes. To turn a widget live just drag it over to the area under "Sidebar Layout". As soon as it's there it will be live on your blog.
Your right rail has more features, flexibility and control for you than you had in Movable Type. You can use HTML and, as a result, you have the power to make something look bad. Here are some things you can easily add to your right rail and also some tips on keeping the presentation clean.
The widget labeled simply "Text" is the only one you can edit and add content to. You can add as many "Text" widgets as you want. To activate one, grab the word "Text" and drag it under "Sidebar Layout" on the right side of the dashboard.
When you drag it a box will open asking for the "Title" and also presenting an open area. You can put any kind of content in here, from regular text to HTML.
The most likely uses for the "Text" widget is your Facebook Fan Page and Twitter feed. For these you will need the proper embed code. It is absolutely essential you do not exceed 300 pixels wide in this area. If you go larger than that it will look very bad and could damage your blog.
To add the Facebook Fan Page you will need the following code:
<iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?id=IDGOESHERE&width=292&connections=10&stream=false&header=false&height=175" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:292px; height:175px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>
To get your FB Fan Page ID go to your FB Fan Page and click on your profile picture in the upper left-hand corner. The 12-digit number at the end of the URL is your Fan Page ID number.
Put that in the spot where it says "IDGOESHERE" and then copy the entire code. You'll then paste into the large "Text" box for the appropriate widget.
To add your Twitter widget you must first be signed in to Twitter. Then go here: http://twitter.com/about/resources/widgets. Select "My Website" and then "Profile Widget" and make the necessary adjustments to "Settings" "Preferences" "Appearances" and "Dimensions".
As with everything on the right rail, the width can't be more than 300 pixels.
Copy the code and paste it into the "Text" box for the appropriate widget.
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Source: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chicagonow-version2/2011/06/how-to-use-the-wordpress-dashboard.html
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