The Dos and The Don'ts

Created by Ajay Athreya, Modified on Wed, 25 Feb at 10:30 AM by Ajay Athreya


? CATEGORY: Getting Started


1️⃣ How to Log Into Your WordPress Website

Folder: Getting Started
Tags: wordpress login, wp-admin, admin access, login help

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To manage your website, you must log into your WordPress dashboard.

Step 1: Go to the Login Page

In your browser, type:

yourwebsite.com/wp-admin

Example:
www.abccompany.com/wp-admin

Press Enter.


Step 2: Enter Your Details

  • Username

  • Password

Click Log In

You are now inside your website dashboard.


If Login Does Not Work

✔ Make sure Caps Lock is OFF
✔ Try resetting your password
✔ Clear browser cache
✔ Contact intrstd support if still not working



2️⃣ How to Reset Your WordPress Password

Folder: Getting Started
Tags: forgot password, reset password, login issue

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If you forgot your password:

Step 1:

Go to the login page:

yourwebsite.com/wp-admin

Step 2:

Click Lost your password?

Step 3:

Enter your registered email address.

Step 4:

Check your email and click the reset link.

Create a new password and log in again.

If you do not receive the email, contact intrstd support.



3️⃣ Understanding the WordPress Dashboard (Beginner Guide)

Folder: Getting Started
Tags: wordpress dashboard, beginner guide

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After logging in, you will see the Dashboard.

Here is what each section means:

  • Posts → Blog articles

  • Pages → Website pages (About, Services, Contact)

  • Media → Images and files

  • Comments → Blog comments

  • Appearance → Design settings

  • Plugins → Website features

  • Users → People who can access your website

  • Settings → General website settings

⚠ Do not change settings unless you understand them.


? CATEGORY: Blog Help


4️⃣ How to Create a New Blog Post

Folder: Blog Help
Tags: create blog, add post, publish blog

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Step 1:

Click Posts → Add New

Step 2:

Add your Title

Step 3:

Write your content in the main box.

Step 4: Add Image

  • Click the + button

  • Select Image

  • Upload image

Step 5:

On the right side:

  • Select a Category

  • Add Tags (optional)

Step 6:

Click Publish

Your blog is now live.



5️⃣ How to Edit an Existing Blog Post

Folder: Blog Help
Tags: edit blog, update post

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Step 1:

Go to Posts → All Posts

Step 2:

Hover over the blog title.

Click Edit

Step 3:

Make your changes.

Step 4:

Click Update

Your changes are saved instantly.



6️⃣ How to Add or Manage Blog Categories

Folder: Blog Help
Tags: blog categories, organize blog

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Categories help organize your blog.

Step 1:

Go to Posts → Categories

Step 2:

Add:

  • Category Name

  • Slug (optional)

Step 3:

Click Add New Category

Use categories to group similar blog posts.



? CATEGORY: Pages


8️⃣ How to Create a New Page

Folder: Pages
Tags: create page, add page

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Pages are static sections like About or Contact.

Step 1:

Go to Pages → Add New

Step 2:

Add page title.

Step 3:

Add content.

Step 4:

Click Publish

Your page is live.



9️⃣ How to Edit an Existing Page

Folder: Pages
Tags: edit page, update page

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Step 1:

Go to Pages → All Pages

Step 2:

Hover over page name → Click Edit

Step 3:

Make changes.

Step 4:

Click Update

Done.



? How to Change Homepage Content

Folder: Pages
Tags: edit homepage, change banner

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Step 1:

Go to Pages → All Pages

Find the page labeled Home

Step 2:

Click Edit or Edit with Elementor

Step 3:

Click on the section you want to change.

Replace text or image.

Step 4:

Click Update

Check your website to confirm changes.


? CATEGORY: Media


1️⃣1️⃣ How to Upload Images

Folder: Media
Tags: upload images, media library

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Step 1:

Go to Media → Add New

Step 2:

Click Select Files

Upload image from your computer.

Now you can use this image in pages or posts.



1️⃣2️⃣ How to Replace an Image on a Page

Folder: Media
Tags: replace image, change website image

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Step 1:

Edit the page.

Step 2:

Click on the image.

Step 3:

Click Replace

Upload new image.

Step 4:

Click Update



1️⃣3️⃣ Recommended Image Sizes

Folder: Media
Tags: image size guide, optimize images

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To keep website fast:

✔ Banner images: 1920px width
✔ Regular images: 1200px width
✔ File size: Under 300 KB

Large images slow down your website.


? CATEGORY: Online Store (If Applicable)


1️⃣4️⃣ How to Add a New Product

Folder: Online Store
Tags: add product, woocommerce

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Step 1:

Go to Products → Add New

Step 2:

Add:

  • Product Name

  • Description

  • Price

  • Product Image

Step 3:

Click Publish



1️⃣5️⃣ How to Edit Product Price

Folder: Online Store
Tags: edit product price

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Step 1:

Go to Products → All Products

Step 2:

Click Edit

Step 3:

Change price.

Step 4:

Click Update


? CATEGORY: Security


1️⃣6️⃣ How to Change Your Password

Folder: Security
Tags: change password

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Step 1:

Go to Users → Profile

Step 2:

Scroll to Account Management

Step 3:

Click Generate Password

Step 4:

Click Update Profile



1️⃣7️⃣ How to Add a New User

Folder: Security
Tags: add user, new admin

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Step 1:

Go to Users → Add New

Step 2:

Enter:

  • Username

  • Email

  • Password

Step 3:

Select Role:

  • Administrator (full access)

  • Editor (can edit content)

Step 4:

Click Add New User


? CATEGORY: Troubleshooting


1️⃣8️⃣ What to Do If Your Website Shows an Error

Folder: Troubleshooting
Tags: website error, wordpress issue

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If your website shows:

  • White screen

  • Error message

  • Not loading

Do This:

  1. Refresh page

  2. Clear browser cache

  3. Try another browser

If still not working:

Contact intrstd support with:

  • Website name

  • Screenshot

  • What you were doing



1️⃣9️⃣ What Information to Send Support

Folder: Support
Tags: contact support, raise ticket

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When contacting support, include:

✔ Website name
✔ Screenshot of issue
✔ Exact error message
✔ Your username (if login issue)
✔ When issue started

This helps us fix your issue faster.


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