Platform
WordPress
143 guides across 13 sections
WordPress67
- A tour of the WordPress dashboardA friendly walkthrough of every main section of the WordPress dashboard so you know where everything lives.
- Changing your logo, site title & faviconLearn how to update your WordPress site's logo, display name, tagline, and the small icon that appears in browser tabs (the favicon).
- Classic editor vs block editorUnderstand the difference between WordPress's two editing experiences so you know which one you're using and what to expect.
- Comments & discussion settingsLearn how to configure WordPress comment and discussion settings, including moderation, spam control, and notification preferences.
- Deactivating vs deleting pluginsUnderstand the difference between deactivating and deleting a WordPress plugin, and when to use each option.
- Dealing with spam commentsLearn how to handle spam comments on your WordPress site: how to block them, moderate them, and keep your comment section clean.
- Deleting & restoring pages and postsLearn how to safely delete pages and posts in WordPress and how to restore them from the trash if you change your mind.
- Drafts, previews, and publishingUnderstand the difference between drafts, previews, and published content in WordPress, and how to move content through each stage confidently.
- Editing SEO titles & descriptionsLearn how to write and edit the SEO title and meta description for your WordPress pages and posts using an SEO plugin.
- Editing your footer & widget areasLearn how to edit your WordPress website footer, update widget areas, and add or remove content like links, text, and contact details.
- Fixing the "white screen" errorStep-by-step help for when your WordPress site shows a blank white page instead of your content.
- Getting started with the block editorA beginner's guide to the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg): how to write, add content, and publish pages and posts.
- Help, I can't log inStep-by-step help for when you can't access your WordPress dashboard: covering passwords, URLs, and lockouts.
- How to add a new userStep-by-step instructions for adding a new user to your WordPress site, choosing the right role, and inviting the Chykalophia team to access your site.
- How to add and edit linksLearn how to add hyperlinks to text, buttons, and images in WordPress, including internal links, external links, and how to remove or change a link.
- How to add images to a page or postStep-by-step instructions for adding, positioning, and captioning images in WordPress pages and posts using the block editor.
- How to change someone's roleLearn how to change a WordPress user's role so they have the right level of access for their job.
- How to create a new pageStep-by-step instructions for creating a brand-new page in WordPress, from the dashboard all the way to publishing.
- How to duplicate a pageLearn how to duplicate an existing WordPress page or post to use as a starting point, saving time when creating similar content.
- How to edit a pageStep-by-step instructions for opening and editing any page on your WordPress website, including how to save your changes.
- How to edit your navigation menuStep-by-step instructions for adding, removing, and reordering links in your WordPress navigation menu using the Customizer or the Site Editor.
- How to embed a videoLearn how to embed YouTube, Vimeo, and other videos into your WordPress pages and posts without slowing down your site.
- How to find your WordPress login URLSeveral reliable ways to find the login page for your WordPress website, even if you've never logged in before.
- How to install a pluginStep-by-step instructions for installing a plugin on your WordPress site, from the official directory or from a file.
- How to log in to WordPressStep-by-step instructions for accessing your WordPress dashboard from any device.
- How to remove a user safelyLearn how to safely delete a WordPress user, handle their existing content, and revoke access for contractors, former staff, or Chykalophia when a project ends.
- How to replace an image everywhereLearn how to swap out an image across your entire WordPress site at once, without hunting down every page it appears on.
- How to reset your WordPress passwordHow to recover access to your WordPress site when you've forgotten your password, using the built-in reset tool.
- How to schedule a post or pageLearn how to schedule WordPress content to publish automatically at a future date and time, without having to be at your computer.
- How to update plugins safelyLearn how to update WordPress plugins safely, including what to do before you update and how to recover if something goes wrong.
- How to upload images and filesStep-by-step instructions for uploading images, PDFs, and other files to your WordPress media library from your computer or mobile device.
- How to write & publish a blog postStep-by-step instructions for writing, formatting, and publishing a blog post in WordPress, including categories, tags, and featured images.
- How WordPress backups workLearn how WordPress backups work, what gets backed up, where backups are stored, and how to restore if something goes wrong.
- Image sizes, cropping & alt textUnderstand how WordPress handles image sizes and cropping, and learn how to write good alt text for accessibility and SEO.
- Keeping your media library tidyPractical strategies for keeping your WordPress media library organized, searchable, and free of clutter, even without built-in folders.
- Managing your own profileLearn how to update your WordPress profile, including your name, email, password, and display preferences.
- My changes aren't showing upHow to fix the common reasons why edits you make in WordPress don't appear on your live website.
- My layout broke after an updateHow to diagnose and fix a broken or jumbled site layout that appeared after a WordPress, plugin, or theme update.
- My WordPress site is downWhat to do when your WordPress website is unavailable: a calm, step-by-step guide to diagnosing and reporting the problem.
- Pages vs posts: what's the difference?Learn the difference between WordPress pages and posts so you always know which one to use for your content.
- Permalinks & URL structureLearn what WordPress permalinks are, how to choose the right URL structure, and why it matters for SEO and usability.
- Post excerpts explainedLearn what WordPress post excerpts are, how to write them, and where they appear on your site.
- Reusable blocks & patternsLearn how to save blocks as synced patterns (formerly reusable blocks) or use block patterns to quickly add professionally designed sections to any page or post.
- Setting featured imagesLearn how to set, change, and remove featured images on WordPress posts and pages, and why they matter.
- Setting your homepageLearn how to choose which page appears as your WordPress homepage, and how to set up a separate blog page.
- The media library explainedLearn what the WordPress media library is, what it stores, and how to navigate it to find and manage your site's images and files.
- The most useful blocks, explainedA plain-English guide to the WordPress blocks you'll use most often: what each one does and when to use it.
- The WordPress admin bar explainedA guide to the black bar at the top of WordPress: what every button and link does, and how to use it efficiently.
- Turning on two-factor loginLearn how to set up two-factor authentication on your WordPress site to protect against unauthorized login.
- Undo mistakes with revisionsLearn how to use WordPress revisions to view the history of a page or post and restore an earlier saved version, so most editing mistakes can be undone.
- Using categories & tagsLearn how WordPress categories and tags work, how to create them, and how to use them to organize your blog content.
- Using the WordPress site editorA practical guide to the WordPress Site Editor (Full Site Editing): how to navigate it, edit your header and footer, and make site-wide design changes.
- What are plugins?A plain-English explanation of WordPress plugins: what they are, what they do, and how to think about them.
- What is WordPress?A plain-English explanation of what WordPress is, what it does, and why so many websites are built with it.
- What to do before a big updateA pre-update checklist for WordPress site owners: everything to do before applying a major WordPress, plugin, or theme update.
- Why updates matterLearn why keeping WordPress, plugins, and themes updated is essential for your site's security, stability, and performance.
- WordPress general settings explainedA plain-English guide to the General Settings page in WordPress, covering site title, tagline, URL, timezone, and language.
- WordPress security basicsA practical guide to the most important security steps for WordPress site owners, without requiring technical knowledge.
- WordPress terms, explained simplyA plain-English A to Z glossary of WordPress words and phrases you'll encounter when managing your website.
- WordPress themes explainedUnderstand what a WordPress theme is, the difference between classic and block themes, and what changing a theme actually means for your site.
- WordPress updates explainedUnderstand what WordPress updates are, what the different types mean, and how the update process works.
- WordPress user roles explainedUnderstand the five standard WordPress user roles (Administrator, Editor, Author, Contributor, and Subscriber) and know which role to assign to each person on your team.
- WordPress: the complete client guideEverything you need to know about managing your WordPress website, from logging in to keeping it secure.
- WordPress.com vs WordPress.orgTwo products share the "WordPress" name but work very differently. This guide explains which one you have and why it matters.
- Working with blocksLearn how to add, move, delete, and customize blocks in the WordPress block editor: the building pieces of every page and post.
- Working with contact formsLearn how contact forms work on WordPress, how to find form submissions, and how to manage common issues.
- Working with Fluent FormsHow to find, edit, and manage forms built with Fluent Forms: entries, notifications, integrations, and the settings that cause missed emails.
Elementor34
- A tour of the Elementor interfaceLearn what every part of the Elementor editor does: the panel, the canvas, the top bar, and the right-click menu.
- Adjusting spacing, margin & padding in ElementorLearn how to control the space around and inside elements using margin and padding settings in Elementor.
- Changing colors & fonts in ElementorLearn how to change the color and font of any element in Elementor, and understand when to use element-level settings vs. global styles.
- Common Elementor mistakes to avoidThe most common editing mistakes people make in Elementor, and exactly how to avoid each one.
- Containers (the modern layout) explainedUnderstand Elementor's Flexbox Container system: the modern replacement for sections and columns on newer sites.
- Copying & pasting styles in ElementorLearn how to copy the visual style from one element and apply it to another using Elementor's Copy and Paste style options.
- Duplicating & deleting elements in ElementorLearn how to duplicate and delete sections, columns, and widgets in Elementor, and how to undo accidental deletions.
- Dynamic content in Elementor, explainedUnderstand what dynamic content is in Elementor, how it works, and what you can safely edit when a page uses dynamic tags.
- Editing buttons & links in ElementorLearn how to change a button's label, destination URL, color, and style in the Elementor editor.
- Editing headers & footers in ElementorLearn how to find and edit your site's header and footer using the Elementor Theme Builder, and what changes are safe to make yourself.
- Elementor & page speedUnderstand how Elementor affects your site's loading speed, what causes slowness, and what you can do to keep your site fast.
- Elementor popups (overview)An overview of Elementor's popup builder: what popups are, how they work, and how to edit the content inside one if your site already has them.
- Elementor templates explainedUnderstand what Elementor templates are, how they save you time, and the difference between page templates, block templates, and the template library.
- Elementor terms, explained simplyA plain-English A to Z glossary of Elementor vocabulary: every term you might encounter when editing your site.
- Elementor: the complete editing guideEverything you need to edit, update, and manage your Elementor-powered website, no technical experience required.
- Global colors & fonts (site styles) in ElementorLearn how to use Elementor's Global Colors and Global Fonts to update your brand colors and typography across the entire site at once.
- How to add a new section in ElementorLearn how to add a new content section (or container) to any page in Elementor, choose a column layout, and fill it with widgets.
- How to edit & swap images in ElementorLearn how to replace, resize, and adjust images on your Elementor page using the Image widget and background image settings.
- How to edit text in ElementorStep-by-step guide to editing headings, paragraphs, and any text on your Elementor-powered page.
- How to open the Elementor editorStep-by-step instructions for opening the Elementor page editor from your WordPress dashboard.
- Making your page look good on mobileLearn how to use Elementor's responsive editing tools to control how your page looks on phones and tablets.
- Previewing tablet & mobile views in ElementorLearn how to preview how your page looks on phones and tablets before publishing, using Elementor's built-in device preview modes.
- Publishing & updating your page in ElementorLearn how to save and publish your Elementor edits, the difference between Save Draft and Publish, and how to preview before going live.
- Saving & reusing your own templates in ElementorLearn how to save an Elementor container, section, or whole page as a reusable template, and how to insert it on other pages.
- Sections, columns & widgets explainedUnderstand sections, columns, and widgets, the building blocks of Elementor's older (legacy) page layout, and how they fit together.
- The Elementor Theme Builder, explainedUnderstand what the Elementor Theme Builder is, what it controls, and when to use it versus editing regular pages.
- The most useful Elementor widgetsA guide to the Elementor widgets you will use most often: what each one does and when to use it.
- Troubleshooting Elementor problemsSolutions to the most common Elementor issues, from the editor not loading to layouts breaking after an update.
- Undoing changes with revision history in ElementorLearn how to undo mistakes in Elementor using undo shortcuts, the History panel and the full revision history, and when to use each approach.
- Using the Elementor template libraryLearn how to browse and import pre-built page and section templates from the Elementor template library to speed up your editing.
- Using the Structure window (Navigator) in ElementorLearn how to use Elementor's Structure window (formerly the Navigator) to find, select, reorder, and manage elements on complex pages.
- What is Elementor?A plain-English explanation of Elementor: the drag-and-drop page builder used to design and edit your WordPress website.
- Working with columns in ElementorLearn how to add, resize, reorder, and style columns inside Elementor sections to create side-by-side layouts.
- Working with Elementor formsLearn how to edit, configure, and manage contact forms built with the Elementor Form widget, including fields, notifications, and submission settings.
Troubleshooting8
- I can't log in to my siteStep-by-step help for website login problems on WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify, Webflow, Wix and custom-coded sites, including wrong passwords, two-factor codes, locked accounts, and login page not found.
- I think I was hackedImmediate steps to take if you believe your website or business accounts have been compromised.
- I'm not getting form notification emailsWhat to do when your website forms are submitting correctly but the email notifications aren't arriving in your inbox.
- My changes aren't showing upWhat to do when you've saved edits in WordPress or your site platform but the live site hasn't updated.
- My forms aren't workingWhat to do when contact forms, inquiry forms, or order forms on your website are failing or showing errors.
- My images aren't loadingWhat to do when images show as broken icons or blank spaces on your website pages.
- My site looks brokenWhat to do when your website layout is wrong, styles are missing, or something looks completely off.
- Something on my site looks differentWhat to do when a font, color, layout, image, or piece of content on your site changed without you making the change.
Website care8
- Backup plugins explainedHow WordPress backup plugins like UpdraftPlus and All-in-One WP Migration work, where backups should be stored, and who holds the keys.
- End-of-life software & why it's riskyWhat "end of life" means for website software, why it's a serious security risk, and what to do about it.
- How backups workWhat we back up, how often, where backups are stored, what a good backup strategy looks like, and why backups are your most important safety net.
- How we test changes before they go liveWhat a staging site is, why we use one, and how it protects your live website from being accidentally broken.
- Restoring your site from a backupWhat restoring your website from a backup involves: how we do it for WordPress sites on our care plan, what Squarespace, Shopify, Webflow, Wix and custom-coded sites can restore, and what to expect.
- Security monitoring explainedHow we watch for threats and suspicious activity on your website, and what we do when something looks wrong.
- Software updates explainedWhy we update your website's software regularly, what we update, and how we make sure updates don't break anything.
- Verifying your backups are workingA 30-second monthly check to confirm your backups are actually running, where to look on each platform, and what to do when the answer is no.
WooCommerce8
- A tour of your WooCommerce dashboardA guided walkthrough of the WooCommerce admin area, where to find your orders, products, customers, reports, and settings.
- How to add a simple productStep-by-step instructions for creating a simple product in WooCommerce, including name, price, description, image, and publishing.
- How to add a variable product (sizes, colors)Step-by-step guide to creating a WooCommerce variable product with attributes like size and color, and setting prices and stock for each variation.
- Organizing products with categories & tagsHow to create and manage WooCommerce product categories and tags to keep your catalog organized and help customers find what they're looking for.
- Product images & galleriesHow to add, replace, and arrange product images and image galleries in WooCommerce, including tips for choosing photos that convert.
- Products in WooCommerce explainedThe WooCommerce product types (simple, grouped, external and variable) plus virtual and downloadable options, explained before you build your catalog.
- What is WooCommerce?A plain-English introduction to WooCommerce: what it is, what it does, and whether it's the right fit for your online store.
- WooCommerce: the complete store guideEverything you need to manage your WooCommerce online store, from adding products and processing orders to setting up shipping, taxes, and payments.
Give us access6
- Give us access to CleanTalkHow to share your CleanTalk anti-spam access key and control panel so we can configure spam filtering on your forms, comments, and registrations.
- Give us access to WordfenceHow to share your Wordfence license and grant us access to scan results, firewall rules, and security alerts on your WordPress site.
- Give us access to your WPMU DEV HubHow to invite Chykalophia as a team member in The Hub, and which role to pick.
- Give us WordPress admin accessHow to safely add our team as an Administrator in your WordPress dashboard so we can build and maintain your site.
- Give WordPress access with an application passwordA more secure alternative for granting access to third-party apps or specific API integrations without sharing your main password.
- Share plugin & theme license keys with usHow to securely provide the premium software licenses we need to keep your website's tools updated and secure.
Migrations3
- Migrating between hosting providersWhat a website hosting migration involves, how long it takes, what causes downtime, and how we minimize disruption when moving your site to a new host.
- Migrating from Squarespace to WordPressWhat transfers, what doesn't, realistic timelines, and how we handle your move from Squarespace to a self-hosted WordPress site.
- Migrating from Wix to WordPressA practical guide to moving your website from Wix to WordPress: what transfers, what must be rebuilt, timelines, and how to protect your SEO.
Performance3
- Cache plugins explainedHow WP Rocket, WP-Optimize, and Autoptimize differ, what each setting actually does, and how to avoid the problems caching can cause.
- How plugins affect speedHow WordPress plugins can slow down your site, which types tend to be heaviest, and how to tell if a plugin is causing a performance problem.
- Images & page speedWhy images are the most common cause of slow websites, how to optimize them, and what to do before uploading photos to your site.