WordPress Dashboard
WordPress 101
How to Login and Recovering Lost Passwords
In this WordPress video tutorial we examine the most basic of the basic - logging into your WordPress Dashboard and how to recover your WordPress password if you forget it.
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WordPress 102
The WordPress.org Dashboard
In this WordPress video tutorial we examine how to use WordPress' dashboard, becoming familiar with the dashboard home and the many useful dashboard widgets that are at your disposal.
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WordPress 103
Getting Around
In this WordPress video tutorial we will go over the basics of how to use your WordPress Dashboard, including some handy tips for navigating the WordPress dashboard quickly like a pro.
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WordPress 104
The Admin Bar
In this WordPress video tutorial we examine the Admin Bar and the many time saving techniques it provides, making the time you spend in the WordPress dashboard a much more efficient experience.
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The Post
The Post 101
Creating a New Post
In this WordPress video tutorial we examine how to use WordPress' "The Post." The Post is a very commonly used WordPress content type, particularly for websites with a blog. This video teaches the basics of how to create a new post, including using categories, tags, and more.
Running Time: 2:55
The Post 102
Micro Managing Posts
In this WordPress video tutorial we go over some of the very useful finer points of managing WordPress Posts, particularly Screen Options, excerpts, trackbacks, custom fields, managing discussion and comments, the slug, the author, and post revisions.
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The Post 103
Using the Visual Editor
In this WordPress video tutorial we learn how to use WordPress' Visual editor - a very useful tool for most WordPress users, particularly those who are not familiar with HTML. The WordPress visual editor can be a great tool for spicing up content, adding styles, media, and more.
Running Time: 6:21
The Post 104
Publishing Options
In this WordPress video tutorial we review the various publishing options that are available for WordPress Posts, Pages, and Custom Content Types. We will schedule posts, create password protested posts and pages, private posts and pages, posts and pages that are pending review, and drafts.
Running Time: 6:21
The Post 106
Using WordPress Revisions
In this WordPress video tutorial we'll learn how to use WordPress' life saving revisions and autosave feature — including how to recover autosaves and old drafts as well as how to compare previous versions.
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The Post 107
Managing Existing Posts
In this WordPress video tutorial we will review how to browse, search, and manage WordPress posts, pages, and custom post types.
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The Post 108
Quick Edits and Bulk Edits
In this WordPress video tutorial we review the powerful and time saving quick edits and bulk edits. Manage and edit WordPress posts and pages quickly like a pro.
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The Post 109
The Page
In this WordPress video tutorial we learn how to use WordPress pages and learn how to create and edit pages, which are very similar to WordPress posts.
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Content Management
Media Library 101
Uploading New Media
In this WordPress video tutorial we'll learn how to use WordPress' media library including how to upload images, video, and other media to your WordPress website.
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Media Library 102
Adding Images to a Post or Page
In this WordPress video tutorial we'll continue to learn how to use the WordPress' media library and demonstrate how to add images, video, and other media to your WordPress Post or Page to spice up your content.
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Media Library 103
Managing
In this WordPress video tutorial we'll take another look at WordPress' media library and cover how to manage and edit images, video, and other media all from within the WordPress dashboard.
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Media Library 104
Editing Images in WordPress
In this WordPress video tutorial we demonstrate a commonly overlooked feature of WordPress – how to use WordPress to edit images. This video will teach how to crop, rotate, and resize images all from within the WordPress dashboard.
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Links 101
Managing Links
In this WordPress video tutorial we'll learn how to use WordPress links, formerly called the blogroll. We'll examine how to add links, what we can do with those links, advanced fields, and how to use links on your WordPress site.
Running Time: 3:49
Settings
Settings 101
General
In this WordPress video tutorial we begin to learn how to use WordPress’ settings pages, in this case, WordPress’ “general” features which covers several important global WordPress settings.
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Settings 102
Writing and Publishing Via Email
In this WordPress video tutorial we examine WordPress' "writing" settings as well as demonstrate how to publish posts via email. A very handy technique while on the go when there is little internet connectivity.
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Settings 103
Reading
In this WordPress video tutorial we look at WordPress' "reading" settings. Which, among other things, these settings enable the home page to be a static page rather than a blog page.
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Settings 104
Discussion
In this WordPress video tutorial we cover WordPress' "discussion" settings and demonstrate varios comment moderation techniques as well as spam reduction techniques. Also, these settings allow customization of WordPress' gravatars.
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Settings 105
Media
In this WordPress video tutorial we show how to change default image upload constraints as well as other media settings.
Running Time: 3:44
Settings 106
Privacy and Permalinks
In this WordPress video tutorial we cover WordPress' "privacy" and "permalinks" settings and cover various permalink techniques and provide a handy SEO tip.
Running Time: 1:22
Appearance
Appearance 101
Browsing and Changing Themes
In this WordPress video tutorial we will learn how to use WordPress' core feature, Themes. This WordPress video tutorial shows how to install, browse, and change WordPress themes.
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Appearance 102
Widgets
In this WordPress video tutorial we will learn how to use WordPress Widgets, a very powerful and useful WordPress feature that can greatly enhance your site. We'll show how to use, save, and customize WordPress widgets.
Running Time: 2:41
Appearance 104
Custom Background and Custom Header
In this WordPress video tutorial we'll learn how to use WordPress' custom backgrounds and custom headers, two other relatively new WordPress features. These two features can be great for making quick changes to a WordPress site to provide a fresh feel to an old website. Note that custom backgrounds and custom headers are reliant on WordPress themes, and not all WordPress themes support custom custom backgrounds or custom headers.
Running Time: 1:50
Other
Plugins 101
Installing, Removing, and Updating Plugins
In this WordPress video tutorial we'll learn how to use WordPress plugins. We will cover the basics of installing, removing, and updating plugins. WordPress plugins are without a doubt, the most powerful component of WordPress. They can turn your WordPress website into a large elaborate website or add a few small enhancements.
Running Time: 1:20
Users 101
Creating New Users
In this WordPress video tutorial we'll take a first look at users and how to create them. Users are a great way to make it easier to manage large sites or for large companies to manage sites. WordPress users can do a great many things and can simplify and enhance site management.
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Users 102
Managing Users
In this WordPress video tutorial we'll demonstrate how to manage and search users.
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Users 103
User Roles and Permissions
In this video we'll examine User Roles and Permissions, a fantastic and very powerful feature. In particular, it's great for WordPress websites managed by a large staff as well as WordPress blogs with multiple authors.
Running Time: 1:20
Updating WordPress
Updating WordPress 101
Backups and Exporting
In this WordPress video tutorial we'll show how to backup your valuable WordPress data as well as export it. Both of which are helpful for making sure not to lose everything in case of server failure or data corruption. Backing up WordPress is also an important step in moving a WordPress website.
Running Time: 1:20
Updating WordPress 102
Updating Automatically
In this WordPress video tutorial we'll demonstrate how to automatically upgrade a WordPress install - no technical knowledge required.
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Updating WordPress 103
Updating Manually
In this WordPress video tutorial we'll show how to manually update WordPress to the latest version. This updating method requires some technical knowledge, but allows greater customization of a WordPress install.
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WordPress Setup 101
How to Install WordPress onto your own Server
In this WordPress video Tutorial we’ll examine how to install WordPress onto your own server. From FTP, to mySQL, to WordPress installation – we’ve got it covered.
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WordPress Setup 102
Creating a mySQL Database with cPanel
In this WordPress video tutorial we’ll demonstrate how to setup a mySQL Database for your WordPress install using cPanel, a popular site configuration and management application used by many web hosts.
Running Time: 1:29
Comments 101
Moderating Comments
In this WordPress video tutorial we learn how to use WordPress to moderate comments and manage spam, a key component of most WordPress powered websites, particularly WordPress powered blogs.
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