WordPress — the complete client guide
Everything you need to know about managing your WordPress website, from logging in to keeping it secure.
WordPress powers more than 40% of all websites on the internet. If your website was built by Chykalophia, there's a good chance it runs on WordPress — and this guide section is your home base for everything related to it.
You don't need technical knowledge to use WordPress well. These guides explain every common task in plain language, step by step.
Quick summary
WordPress is the software that runs your website. You manage it through a private "dashboard" — a control panel only you and your team can see. These guides walk you through every part of that dashboard, from logging in to publishing new content.
If you only read three things
- How to log in to WordPress — the entry point to everything else.
- A tour of the dashboard — orient yourself in 5 minutes.
- How to edit a page — the single most common task.
Basics
What is WordPress?
A plain-English explanation of what WordPress is and how it works.
WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
Two very different products share the same name. Learn which one you have.
How to log in
Step-by-step guide to accessing your WordPress dashboard.
How to find your login URL
Can't find the login page? Here's how to locate it.
How to reset your password
Locked out? Reset your password quickly.
A tour of the dashboard
Learn what every section of the WordPress dashboard does.
The admin bar explained
That black bar at the top of your screen — here's what it does.
Getting started with the block editor
How to use the modern drag-and-drop editor to write and design pages.
Classic vs block editor
Not sure which editor you have? This guide explains both.
Pages & posts
Pages vs posts: what's the difference?
Two types of content with very different purposes.
How to edit a page
Open any page and make changes with confidence.
How to create a new page
Add a brand-new page to your site.
How to write & publish a blog post
Write, format, and publish a post from start to finish.
Working with blocks
Add, move, and configure content blocks.
Undo mistakes with revisions
Restore a previous version of any page or post.
Drafts, previews & publishing
Save work privately and preview before you publish.
How to schedule a post or page
Set a future date and time for content to go live automatically.
Media
The media library explained
Where all your uploaded files live and how to find them.
How to upload images and files
Add images, PDFs, and other files to your site.
Image sizes, cropping & alt text
Make images display correctly and accessibly.
How to replace an image everywhere
Update an image across the whole site in one step.
Menus & appearance
How to edit your navigation menu
Add, remove, and reorder items in your site's menu.
Editing your footer & widget areas
Update the content in your site's footer.
Changing your logo, site title & favicon
Update the images and name that represent your brand.
WordPress themes explained
What a theme is and how it controls your site's look.
Users & roles
WordPress user roles explained
Who can do what on your site — a plain-English guide.
How to add a new user
Give a team member or our team access to your site.
How to remove a user
Safely remove someone's access when they no longer need it.
Managing your own profile
Update your name, email, and password.
Plugins & settings
What are plugins?
Plugins add features to WordPress — here's how they work.
How to update plugins safely
Keep plugins current without breaking your site.
WordPress general settings explained
The core settings that control your site's name, timezone, and more.
Setting your homepage
Choose which page visitors see first.
Permalinks & URL structure
How WordPress creates web addresses for your pages.
Updates & security
WordPress updates explained
What gets updated and why it matters.
Why updates matter
The real reason you should never ignore updates.
How WordPress backups work
Your safety net if something goes wrong.
WordPress security basics
Simple steps to keep your site safe.
Turning on two-factor login
Add a second layer of protection to your account.
Troubleshooting
Help, I can't log in
Common login problems and how to fix them.
My changes aren't showing up
Why edits sometimes don't appear, and how to fix it.
My site is down
Steps to take when your WordPress site stops loading.
Fixing the 'white screen' error
A blank white page is a common WordPress error — here's what to do.
WordPress terms, explained simply
A plain-English glossary of WordPress words and phrases.
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