How to remove WordPress hack that makes posts divert to malware sites

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I just helped a friend remove this hack from their website. It is not too bad as long as you stay calm and work through it slowly. Systems affected: Windows PC and using Google Chrome or IE Internet Explorer Symptoms: Home page looks normal but when the posts are clicked the post briefly is displayed [...]

How to add a slideshare presentation to WordPress.com

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How to tell Google which address to use for SEO

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Register with Webmastertools https://www.google.com/webmasters/tools/ first which is another post altogether. Once you have a verified account go to: Site configuration -> Setting -> then select either with or without the www. Then google will treat both options as one which will combine rather than separate you SEO tracking data.

Thesis theme tips

Papypal buttons are displayed incorrectly and are too large By default when adding paypal buttons, ie buy now, add to cart, donate to a Thesis theme look oversized and plain ugly. To bring them back to the correct size simply add the following line of code the the Custom CSS file: .custom .format_text input, #commentform [...]

Increase virtual memory if plugins and WordPress installs need more

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This  process below can be used when WordPress upgrades and plugin installs are not working due to insufficient memory being allocated. Some more information is here www.narfstuff.co.uk/2008/03/14/php-memory-and-wordpress By default the server allows up to 32MB of data to be transferred via php. This default setting can be modified from within your account. Within the php.ini [...]

How to add the facebook like button to a post or page

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A video tutorial 3min 22secs in length showing how easy it is to add a facebook like button to a regular post or page. This will allow viewers of the page or post to mention it on their facebook page driving more traffic and links to your website. Uses the facebook developers tool.

How to promote your WordPress post faster on the web

How to re-order a category list in WordPress

How to change the order of a WordPress menu

A simple video to show how easy it is to change the order the menu items appear in WordPress. This is specifically showing how to change page order

What to do when blog posts reach double figures

Blogging Platform: WordPress When you have created a lot of great posts it becomes difficult for your readers to be able to find them easily The strategy I believe to help this situation without changing the look of your current blog area – Install the plugin WP Archive-Sitemap Generator – Add a new page as [...]