From the WordPress dashboard, navigate to the “Members” on the left-hand side. From here, we can add a new member or edit an existing member by clicking on either of these links. Within the edit mode, there are quite a few options to fill in for each member. Right at the top of the page…
Manage page privacy settings – member vs non-member
By default, when you create a new page it will be set to private. This means that only members who login to their accounts will be able to view the page. If you’d like to make a page public, you’ll need to locate the Privacy section below the visual editor in a page. Simply uncheck…
Create custom sidebars and add Popular Links sidebar
Every page of your website has a custom field below the visual editor called Custom Sidebar Options. You can either add a new custom sidebar or check the Popular Links box below to display the popular links sidebar. These will display to the right of your content area. They will often contain secondary information like…
Expiring a page or post after a certain date
If you’d like to create a post or page that you’d like to automatically expire after a certain amount of time, you can do so in a custom field setup under each post called Page Valid To. Simply choose a date and update the page at the top right corner. Once the date hits, the…
Creating Galleries
To create a photo gallery, first locate the Galleries tab in the sidebar. After clicking this link, you’ll be taken to a list of your current galleries that you can edit, or click Add New in the sub-navigation or at the top of the page. From here, you’ll add a title to your gallery, add images…
How to set the Popular Links
Your popular links display in some interior page sidebars and on your homepage. The popular links on the homepage are controlled separately from the popular links on the interior pages. Here’s how to set both: Interior Pages Begin by locating the Popular Links tab in the lefthand sidebar. Scroll to the bottom and locate the…
Change the notification that new users receive when registering
You can change the message that new users receive when registering. They will first receive a notification that they’ve successfully submitted their registration, and after you’ve approved them, they’ll receive a notification that they’ve been approved. First, locate the Email Notifications tab. Here you’ll see two sections. The top controls the initial email sent out when…
How do I add a PDF to a page for download?
Uploading Documents You can upload documents, like PDFs, to your page or post for users to download. Go to Posts → Add New or Pages → Add New. Choose where in your text you’d like the link appear and click on the Add Media icon found directly above your editor. Simply drag and drop your files into…
6. Create a photo gallery or slideshow
Adding a Gallery or Slideshow Open a post or page for editing. If it is a new post or page, make sure to add a title and save it at least once before trying to insert a gallery or slideshow. Click the Add Media button. Click Create Gallery at the top left. To add images…
5. Adding images to a page or post
Your Media Library will host all of your website’s images, PDFs, and other documents. Access the library directly from a post or page you’re working on in the visual editor by clicking Add Media, or by clicking Media in the sidebar. Add images to a post or page Place your cursor where you’d like the image to appear and…
Temporary Login Information
User: littleriver Password: littlerivertemp After your initial log-in, please change your password under Users in the sidebar. View the Users section of the Basic WordPress training articles for more information.
4. Create a post or page with the visual editor
If you’re familiar with standard word processing software, adding and editing posts and pages will be a breeze with the visual editor. Begin by going to Posts or Pages depending on what content you’d like to create, and click Add New. Chances are, your website has been heavily customized and adding a new page should be left to programmers,…
3. Create and manage users
There’s no need to share one admin account among employees, you can create as many accounts as you’d like to help manage your website. This will allow you to see who makes edits, when they’re made, choose access levels, and create posts from other users besides yourself if your website template displays that information. Create…
2. Get familiar with your CMS layout
The Dashboard Once you’re logged in, you’ll arrive at the Dashboard – a screen that gives a range of information. Most of this won’t be relevant to you, so if it hasn’t already been done, feel free to clean it up by clicking Screen Options at the top and unchecking the boxes of anything you don’t…
1. Getting started
Thank you for choosing Revel to develop your website! The design for your site has been created specifically for you by Revel. It is a unique, one-of-a-kind look that represents your brand and tells your story. About Your Management System Your site is setup with a WordPress Content Management System (CMS) that has been…