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How to Easily Create a Multilingual WordPress Site

Last updated on March 12th, 2018 by andrei

Not all websites are in English or just a single language. Are you looking to have your site boe more than one language? W’ve helped many users understand the tools to make their sites multilingual. In this video, we will show you how to easily create a multilingual WordPress site.

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For our first recommended method we will be using the polylang plugin that you are able to find here:

http://www.wordpress.org/plugins/polylang

The plugin will add a Languages section to your site where you can select the languages to list as available to your visitors. Start by adding the native language as you want all languages including the language your posts are originally in. There will be no posts set to either languange and you should have an option at the top of the page to include all of the posts into the default language.

With that set up you can begin editing the posts to have a version in a different language. There are two methods to begin setting up the posts in your other languages you can either edit the post and on the top right there will be a plus icon next to the language flag or you can click the plus icon on the post you want to add to when viewing the list of your posts.

The second method you could use to translate your site would be the Google Language Translator plugin found here:

https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-language-translator

With the plugin installed and activated you would want to go under Settings, Google Language Translator and ensure that the Plugin status is checked for it to be active for the plugin to work properly. From that settings page you will be able to select the languages you want to translate your site into for your visitors. The translations for your site to become multilingual are automatically generated by Google with this method.

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How to Create a Separate Page for Blog Posts in WordPress

Last updated on March 5th, 2018 by andrei

WordPress displays your content in a blog format on the homepage normally but not all sites should be displayed that way. Some sites you want to display a welcome page or other custom content but can still find use for your posts. In this video we will show you how to create a separate page for blog posts in WordPress.

You would want to start by creating two new pages on your site one to be the new home page and another to be the page where you list your blog posts. For the home page you will want to add whatever content to it that you want someone visiting your site to see first. For the posts page you will want to leave that blank for your posts to be added to the page.

With the pages set up you will now go back to your admin area under Settings, Reading. From this page you can set your separate blog page by changing how your home page is displayed to a static page where you can set your home and posts page to the pages you want.

Now that you have set your page for blog posts you will need to ensure there is a method to find your posts. Under Appearance, Menus you can add the pages to your menu and ensure to include them in your menu and the menu display checkbox is checked. With that you now have a separate page for your blog posts in WordPress.

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How to Add Google Maps in WordPress

Last updated on February 26th, 2018 by andrei

Looking to add a map to your site but unsure of the best method? We’ve helped users add all types of files onto their sites and embedding content onto your site is another method to create rich content for your site’s visitors. In this video we will show you how to add Google Maps to your WordPress site.

Start by going to the Google Maps website and type in the address you want embedded on your site. With your location selected you will want to click the share link and go to the Embed map tab of the popup. Copy the code and paste it into the text editor on the post or page and publish the changes to have one method to embed the Google Map on your site.

The second method will be to use a plugin called MapPress Easy Google Maps. If you do not know how to install a plugin on your site you would want ot take a look at our article:

http://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/step-by-step-guide-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin-for-beginners/

For the plugin we are using in this tutorial you can find a direct link to it here:

https://wordpress.org/plugins/mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress/

Get API Key:

https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/embed/get-api-key

With the plugin installed and activated you will want to go to your MapPress settings to start generating your Google API. It can take some time for the initial project for the API to be created and you can normally tell the status by the icon in the top right of the page. Once the project is created you can leave the key restriction as blank and create the API key.

Copy the API key and add it to MapPress’ settings section and save your changes to be able to use add the Google Maps to your site. In the plugin’s settings you can set the standard display sizes for your maps to use to customize it to your liking. With that set you can go to a post or page where you want the Google Map to be added.

On the bottom of your post or page is a new section for you to title, size, and add any points of interest you like to your Google Map. Save your settings to set the map and you will now be able to click the link to insert the map into your post. A shortcode will be added on the back end and when viewing the post or page there will now be a Google Map embedded there.

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How to Create an Image Gallery in WordPress

Last updated on February 19th, 2018 by andrei

Do you have a large number of pictures you are looking to add to your site but it is not displaying how you want? Most people want to have their images grouped in columns and rows with the ability to upload multiple images at once. In this video we will show you how to create an image gallery in WordPress to make your photos look even better.

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For the first method we will use the built in WordPress gallery system. Start by editing the post or page that you want to create your image gallery on. Click the ‘Add Media’ button to upload the images you want to add, click the select files button to begin the upload process for your images.

You can either click and drag the images or using the control or shift keys to select multiple images at once. With the images uploaded and automatically selected with your upload, you will want to click the create gallery link on the left hand side. This will allow you to customize your image gallery to a small extent and once it is ready you can insert it on to the page.

The second method we will use is a plugin called Envira Gallery, if you do not know how to install a plugin you would want to take a look at our guide:

http://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/step-by-step-guide-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin-for-beginners/

To use this plugin you will go under Envira Gallery, Add New, and select the files from the source of your choice. This plugin gives you more control over how your image galleries are dislayed to your users.

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How to Fix the 403 Forbidden Error in WordPress

Last updated on February 12th, 2018 by andrei

The 403 Forbidden error is shown when your server permissions are not allowing you to visit a specific page. This can seem like a daunting error to fix but we’re here to show you some of the ways you can fix the 403 forbidden error in WordPress.

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Of the posibilities that could cause this would be one of your plugins causing this error. To fix this we will use FTP, if you do not know how to use FTP you would want to take a look at our article:

http://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-use-ftp-to-upload-files-to-wordpress-for-beginners/

With FTP connected to your site you will want to rename your plugins folder to anything other than plugins to force the plugins to deactivate and once you log in you will be able to set the folder name back to plugins to return the deactivated plugins to your site.

If your issue was not from your plugins the next possibility would be your .htaccess file. If you do not see the file, ensure that you are displaying hidden and/or dot files in the FTP you are using to access your files. Rename the .htaccess and that shoudl allow you to visit the site if it was an issue with the .htaccess file.

Our final recommendation will be to edit the file permissions in case a plugin or your hosting provider changed the permissions. If you do not feel confident in attempting this step we would recommend reaching out to your hosting provider.

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How to Fix the 500 Internal Server Error in WordPress

Last updated on February 5th, 2018 by andrei

Are you running into a internal server error when trying to visit your WordPress site? The internal server error is one of the more common errors but it does not have any other information than there is an error. We’ve helped hundreds of people resolve the internal server error on their site and will sho you how in this video.

There are a few possible causes and we will go over each but if none of our recommendations are successful you would want to reach out to your hosting provider to see if the error is on the hosting’s end.

First the simplest method to try and resolve the issue would be to resave your permalinks. This will attempt to genreate a new htaccess file for your site to use that should resolve post pased 404s. Should that not work we will walk you through the manual method to remove the .htaccess.

If the problem is not from your htaccess you we will try increasing the PHP memory limit. This will include generating a new file, adding some code to it, and uploading it to your hosting area.

The final method you can attempt for the solution would be to reupload WordPress’ core files with FTP. We only recommend the wp-admin and wp-includes folders so you do not overwrite the content of your site.

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How to Properly Add Google AdSense to Your WordPress Site

Last updated on January 29th, 2018 by andrei

Looking to monetize your site with the powerful tool Google AdSense? Getting started with Google AdSense can feel a bit overwhelming for new users. We’ve helped hundreds of users get started and properly add Google AdSense to their WordPress sites.

Google Adsense is an advertising network run by Google to help bloggers and site owners have the opportunity to earn money by showing text, images, video, and other advertising on their website targeted to their audience.

To start out you will want to sign up for a Google Adsense account on the Google AdSense site you can find a link to the site here:

http://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/google-adsense/

The should respond within eight hours telling you if you passed the review process and when that is completed you will be able to log in and create an ad unit.

Our video will guide you through our recommended settings as well as the usual locations for where you can add the ad to your site as well as some general troubleshooting should you have issues with the ads.

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How to Install WordPress in Other Languages

Last updated on January 22nd, 2018 by andrei

Are you wanting your WordPress site to be in a language other than english? Don’t worry, we’ve helped many users fix this problem and install wordPress in another language.

Not everyone speaks English which is why WordPress added the ability to change the language for your site in cases where you start out with one language and can change it for another.

There are over 160 languages currently being translated for WordPress so you can have your site in the language you prefer.

When you first install WordPress there is normally an option to select your language but there are WordPress installers that can choose the language for you.

If your site is already installed there is a second method for changing the language in your settings area.

Should your site need to read in english in the back end we will give you a simple method you can use to have that as the language for your admin area.

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How to Send Email in WordPress using the Gmail SMTP Server

Last updated on January 16th, 2018 by andrei

Having trouble sending and receiving emails from your WordPress site? We’ve helped many users solve this error easily and will walk you through how in this video.

The easy way to solve this is by sending emails from WordPress using the Gmail SMTP server. With this video we will show you how to send email in WordPress using the Gmail SMTP server.

In this tutorial, we will walk you through:

– How to install the Gmail SMTP plugin
– How to add the required settings
– How to set up the Google API
— How to add your credentials
– How to test emails sent from your site
– How to use Gmail SMTP for a second method

By default WordPress uses PHP to send emails which can cause them to be flagged for spam, the simplest method to prevent this would be to use SMTP.

We will be using Gmail for the SMTP which will require you to create an application at the Google Developers Console website:

https://www.google.com/accounts/Logout?continue=https://console.developers.google.com/start/api?id=gmail

What we will need to create the API is the Authorized redirect URI found in the plugin settings and with that we will be able to add the final three required settings for the plugin:

1. The client ID
2. The client secret
3. Click the authorize emails using your Google account button

If you do not want to use this method there is a less secure method using SMTP without the API that we will walk you through.

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How to Make a Website Using WordPress (Step by Step)

Last updated on January 8th, 2018 by andrei

Looking to make your website in 2018? With the new year, many people are looking to create their own website. Having helped 130,000+ people make a website with WordPress, we have decided to create the most comprehensive step by step guide on how to make a website without learning how to code.

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In this video we will walk you through how to make a website (step by step):

– Purchase hosting
– Selecting what additions you need for hosting
– Installing WordPress
– Removing unnecessary plugins
– Selecting the design of your site
– Creating a page
– Setting up your menu
– Customizing your theme’s styling
– Setting up your home and/or posts pages
– Installing plugins

All to help you get you and running with your own WordPress site.