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What Were/Are Your Biggest WordPress Issues?
Sometimes when we start doing something new we seem to run into troubles and no matter how hard we look for information to help resolve the issue, we just can’t find it. Have you experienced this before? When I started out with WordPress, there were so many things I had to learn from scratch. For example how to use FTP, how to use the back office of my website host, how to install WordPress and customize the sidebars, header, footer, get my RSS button activated and so much more.
I can’t remember the countless hours, days and weeks I spent until I gradually learnt those things. I suppose if I was to count all the hours I would have easily doubled a normal working week.
However, I didn’t mind at all, since I was wanting to learn and still do. When things don’t work as they should I do get impatience like everybody else, but I just keep pushing until it works. Whether this takes hours or 1 week, it doesn’t matter as long as the end result is satisfying.
But what about you?
Is there something you wish you knew when you started out, or are you perhaps a brand new WordPress blogger and love to know certain things right now?
What did you/or do you struggle with when it comes to your blog/s?
Is it the design, coding, admin, technical aspect or even the sometimes geeky “language”.
It is amazing how much we need to learn despite the fact that WordPress is actually pretty straight forward. I often catch myself talking gobbledigeek when a friend/reader/client asks for my help with their blogs. It is easy to forget how far we have come and nowhere is this more apparent than when we talk to absolute beginners.
Sometimes it helps to take a step back and look at the bigger picture don’t you think?
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Hi Monika. . I’m still a newbie at WordPress, so I appreciate all the advice and information you so freely offer! I’d love to know more about customizing themes - like adding my own header, sign up form, etc. Too basic? Sorry!
Wow, thanks Monika! I certainly never expected such a detailed response. I was just hoping you’d cover it in a future blog post, but the personal attention is much appreciated!
Thank you soooo much!
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