Initiatives under Web Development Technology

Assignment
Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the award of degree of Bachelors of Computer
Applications
(2023-2026)

Submitted by
Guided by
JATIN RAJPUT Ms.
SHALZA AGGARWAL
ERP ID: 0231BCA129
CLASS: BCA-3
SEM: 2

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be university) Institute

of management & Research, New Delhi Re-Accredited
with great “A+” by NAAC A-4, Paschim Vihar, New
Delhi
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ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
Q1. STEPS OF INSTALLATION OF XAMPP AND
WORDPRESS?
Step 1: Download XAMPP
 Go to the Apache Friends website.
 Download the appropriate version of XAMPP for your operating system
(Windows, macOS, Linux).
Step 2: Install XAMPP
 Once the download is complete, run the installer.
 Follow the on-screen instructions to install XAMPP.
 Choose the components you want to install. For WordPress, you'll need Apache,
MySQL, and PHP.
 Select the installation directory (by default, it's usually C:\xampp on
Windows, /Applications/XAMPP on macOS).
 Complete the installation process.
Step 3: Start Apache and MySQL
 After installation, open XAMPP Control Panel.
 Start the Apache and MySQL services by clicking on the "Start" buttons next to
them.
Step 4: Download WordPress
 Go to the WordPress website.
 Download the latest version of WordPress.
Step 5: Install WordPress
 Extract the WordPress zip file you downloaded in Step 4.
 Copy the extracted folder (usually named wordpress) to the htdocs directory
within your XAMPP installation directory. For example, C:\xampp\htdocs on
Windows, /Applications/XAMPP/htdocs on macOS.
 Rename the wordpress folder to whatever you want your WordPress site to be
called. For example, mywordpresssite.
 Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/phpmyadmin.
 Click on "Databases" and create a new database for your WordPress
installation. Note down the database name.
  Open a web browser and go to http://localhost/your-wordpress-folder-name
(replace your-wordpress-folder-name with the name you gave to your WordPress
folder in step 3).
 Follow the WordPress installation wizard:
 Select your language and click "Continue".
 Enter the database name, username (root by default), and leave the password
blank.
 Click "Submit" and then "Run the Installation".
 Enter your site title, username, password, and email address.
 Click "Install WordPress".
 After installation, click "Login" and enter your credentials to access the
WordPress dashboard.

Q2. STEPS TO CREATE YOUR OWN FIRST

WEBSITE IN WORDPRESS?
Step 1: Install WordPress
 Choose a hosting provider and domain name for your website.
 Install WordPress either manually or using a one-click installer provided by your
hosting provider.
Step 2: Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard
 Access your WordPress admin area by visiting your domain followed by /wp-
admin (e.g., yourdomain.com/wp-admin).
 Log in using the username and password you created during the WordPress
installation.
Step 3: Choose a Theme
 Go to "Appearance" > "Themes" in your WordPress dashboard.
 Browse through the available themes and choose one that fits the style and
functionality you want for your website.
 Click "Install" and then "Activate" to apply the theme.
Step 4: Customize Your Site
 Go to "Appearance" > "Customize" to access the theme customizer.
 Here, you can customize various aspects of your site such as colors, fonts, header,
footer, and widgets.
 Preview your changes and click "Publish" when you're satisfied.
Step 5: Create Your Site's Pages
 Go to "Pages" > "Add New" in your WordPress dashboard.
 Create essential pages such as Home, About, Services, Contact, etc.
 Add content to each page using the WordPress editor.
 Click "Publish" when you're done with each page.
Step 6: Set Up Your Site's Menu
 Go to "Appearance" > "Menus" in your WordPress dashboard.
 Create a new menu and add your pages to it.
 Arrange the menu items in the order you want them to appear on your site.
 Assign the menu to a location (e.g., Primary Menu).
 Click "Save Menu".
Step 7: Test Your Website
 Preview your website to ensure everything looks and functions as expected.
 Test your site's navigation, forms, and other interactive elements.
Step 8: Launch Your Website
 Once you're satisfied with your website, it's time to launch it!
 Share your website with friends, family, and potential visitors.

Q3. STEPS TO CHANGE NAME OF OUR

WEBSITE IN WORDPRESS?
Step 1: Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard
 Access your WordPress admin area by visiting your domain followed by /wp-
admin (e.g., yourdomain.com/wp-admin).
 Log in using your username and password.
Step 2: Navigate to General Settings
 In the WordPress dashboard, go to "Settings" > "General".
Step 3: Change the Site Title
 Look for the "Site Title" field.
 Update the existing site title to your desired new name.
 Optionally, you can also modify the "Tagline" field if needed.
 Make sure to scroll down and click the "Save Changes" button to save your new
site title.
Step 4: Verify the Changes
 Visit your website's homepage to verify that the new site title is displaying
correctly.
 If the changes are not immediately visible, try refreshing the page or clearing
your browser cache.
 Q4. STEPS TO CHANGE ICON AND GENERAL
SETTINGS IN WORDPRESS?
Changing Icons:
 Using a Plugin: You can use plugins like "Menu Icons" or "Menu Image" to add
icons to your menus. Install and activate the plugin of your choice from the
WordPress plugin repository.
Adding Icons Manually:
 Find the icon you want to use from icon libraries like Font Awesome or Material
Icons.
 Copy the HTML code or class name of the icon.
 Go to Appearance » Menus in your WordPress admin panel.
 Click on the menu item you want to add the icon to.
 Paste the HTML code or class name into the Navigation Label field of the menu
item.
 Update the menu.
Changing General Settings:
Site Title and Tagline:
 Go to Settings » General in your WordPress admin panel.
 Update the Site Title and Tagline fields.
  Click "Save Changes."
Site URL and Timezone:
 Still in Settings » General, you can adjust the WordPress Address (URL) and Site
Address (URL) if needed.
 Choose your site's timezone under the Timezone section.
 Click "Save Changes."
Reading Settings:
 Go to Settings » Reading.
 Here, you can set whether your homepage displays latest posts or a static page.
 You can also set the number of posts to display on your blog page.
 Click "Save Changes."
Permalinks:
 Go to Settings » Permalinks.
 Choose your desired permalink structure (e.g., Post name, Day and name, Month
and name, etc.).
 Click "Save Changes."

Q5. STEPS TO CHANGE HEADER AND FOOTER

IN WORDPRESS?
Changing Headers:
Theme Customizer:
 Navigate to Appearance » Customize in your WordPress admin panel.
 Look for options related to headers. Depending on your theme, this might be
labeled as "Header" or "Header Settings."
 Here, you can often adjust header layout, logo, navigation menu, colors, and
other elements.
 Make your desired changes and preview them in real-time.
 Once satisfied, click "Publish" to save your changes.
Theme Options:
 Some themes offer additional customization options outside of the customizer.
 Look for a dedicated theme options panel in your WordPress admin panel.
 Explore the header-related settings within this panel and make necessary
adjustments.
 Save your changes.
Page Builder Plugins:
 If your theme supports page builder plugins like Elementor, Beaver Builder, or
WPBakery Page Builder, you can use these to design custom headers.
 Create a new header template or edit the existing one using the page builder
interface.
 Add elements such as logos, navigation menus, buttons, etc., and customize their
styles.
 Save your changes and apply the header template to your site.
Changing Footers:
Theme Customizer:
 Similarly to headers, you can often customize footers using the Theme
Customizer.
 Navigate to Appearance » Customize and look for options related to footers.
 Depending on your theme, you may find settings for footer layout, widgets,
copyright text, etc.
 Make your desired changes and preview them.
 Click "Publish" to save your changes.
Widget Areas:
 Many WordPress themes include widget areas specifically for footers.
 Go to Appearance » Widgets in your WordPress admin panel.
 Look for widget areas labeled as footer or footer columns.
 Drag and drop widgets (such as text, custom HTML, recent posts, social media
icons, etc.) into these widget areas.
 Customize the content and arrangement of widgets as needed.
 Save your changes.
Page Builder Plugins:
 Some page builder plugins allow you to design custom footers just like headers.
 Create or edit a footer template using your preferred page builder plugin.
 Add elements, widgets, and content to the footer template.
 Customize the design and layout to match your site's style.
 Save your changes and apply the footer template to your site.
 Q6. STEPS TO CREATE A POST, EDIT IT AND
PUBLISH IT ON WORDPRESS?

Creating a Post:
Log in to WordPress Dashboard:
 Go to your WordPress website's admin area. Typically, you can access it by
adding "/wp-admin" to your site's URL and logging in with your credentials.
Navigate to the Posts Section:
 In the WordPress Dashboard, locate and click on "Posts" in the left-hand menu.
Add New Post:
 Click on "Add New" to start creating a new post.
Enter Post Title and Content:
 In the editor area, enter the title of your post in the provided field.
 Write your post content in the main editor box below the title. You can format
text, add images, embed videos, and more using the toolbar provided.
Add Categories and Tags (Optional):
 On the right side of the editor, you can add categories and tags to organize your
post. This step is optional but can help with site navigation and SEO.
Set Featured Image (Optional):
 Below the post editor, you'll find an option to set a featured image for your post.
Click on "Set featured image" to upload or select an image from your media
library. This image will represent your post in listings and archives.
Save Draft:
 Periodically, click on the "Save Draft" button to save your progress as a draft.
Editing a Post:
Navigate to Posts:
 Go to the WordPress Dashboard and click on "Posts" in the left-hand menu.
Find the Post to Edit:
 Locate the post you want to edit from the list of posts displayed.
Edit the Post:
 Click on the post title or the "Edit" link below the title to open the post editor.
Make Changes:
 Edit the post title, content, categories, tags, featured image, or any other aspect
of the post as needed.
Save Changes:
 Once you've made your edits, click on the "Update" button to save the changes.
Publishing a Post:
Navigate to Posts:
 Go to the WordPress Dashboard and click on "Posts" in the left-hand menu.
Find the Post to Publish:
 Locate the post you want to publish from the list of posts displayed.
Edit the Post (If Necessary):
 If you haven't already, make any final edits to the post.
Publish the Post:
 In the post editor, locate the "Publish" meta box on the right side.
 Click on the "Publish" button to make your post live on your website.
View Published Post:
 After publishing, you can click on the "View Post" link to see your post live on
your website.

Q7. STEPS TO CREATE A PAGE, EDIT IT AND

PUBLISH IT ON WORDPRESS?
Creating a Page:
Log in to WordPress Dashboard:
 Access your WordPress website's admin area by adding "/wp-admin" to your
site's URL and logging in with your credentials.
Navigate to the Pages Section:
 In the WordPress Dashboard, locate and click on "Pages" in the left-hand menu.
Add New Page:
 Click on "Add New" to start creating a new page.
Enter Page Title and Content:
 In the editor area, enter the title of your page in the provided field.
 Write your page content in the main editor box below the title. You can format
text, add images, embed videos, and more using the toolbar provided.
Add Featured Image (Optional):
 Below the page editor, you'll find an option to set a featured image for your page.
Click on "Set featured image" to upload or select an image from your media
library. This image will represent your page if your theme supports it.
Save Draft:
 Periodically, click on the "Save Draft" button to save your progress as a draft.
Editing a Page:
Navigate to Pages:
 Go to the WordPress Dashboard and click on "Pages" in the left-hand menu.
Find the Page to Edit:
 Locate the page you want to edit from the list of pages displayed.
Edit the Page:
 Click on the page title or the "Edit" link below the title to open the page editor.
Make Changes:
 Edit the page title, content, featured image, or any other aspect of the page as
needed.
Save Changes:
 Once you've made your edits, click on the "Update" button to save the changes.
Publishing a Page:
Navigate to Pages:
 Go to the WordPress Dashboard and click on "Pages" in the left-hand menu.
Find the Page to Publish:
 Locate the page you want to publish from the list of pages displayed.
Edit the Page (If Necessary):
 If you haven't already, make any final edits to the page.
Publish the Page:
 In the page editor, locate the "Publish" meta box on the right side.
 Click on the "Publish" button to make your page live on your website.
View Published Page:
 After publishing, you can click on the "View Page" link to see your page live on
your website.

Q8. STEPS TO INSERT MEDIA INTO POSTS

AND PAGES IN WORDPRESS?
1. Log in to WordPress Dashboard:
 Access your WordPress website's admin area by adding "/wp-admin" to your
site's URL and logging in with your credentials.
2. Navigate to Posts or Pages:
 Depending on whether you want to insert media into a post or a page, click on
"Posts" or "Pages" in the left-hand menu.
3. Create a New Post/Page or Edit an Existing One:
  Either click on "Add New" to create a new post/page or select an existing one to
edit.
4. Place the Cursor Where You Want to Insert the Media:
 Click inside the editor where you want the media to appear. This could be within
the text or at a specific location on the page.
5. Click on the Add Media Button:
 Look for the "Add Media" button above the editor toolbar and click on it. This
will open the WordPress media uploader.
6. Upload or Select Media:
 In the media uploader, you can either upload new media files from your
computer by clicking the "Upload Files" tab and then "Select Files," or you can
select existing media from your media library by clicking the "Media Library"
tab.
7. Insert Media:
 Once you've uploaded or selected the media you want to insert, click on it to
select it. You can select multiple media files if needed.
 After selecting the media, look for the "Insert into post" button (or "Insert into
page" if you're editing a page). Click on it to insert the media into your
post/page.
8. Edit Media Settings (Optional):
 After inserting the media, you can edit its settings if necessary.
 Click on the inserted media to reveal options such as alignment, size, caption,
link URL, and more.
 Adjust these settings according to your preferences.
9. Preview or Publish:
 Once you've inserted and configured the media to your satisfaction, you can
preview your post/page to see how the media looks within the content.
 If everything looks good, you can either save the draft, update the post/page, or
publish it, depending on whether you're creating a new post/page or editing an
existing one.

Q9. STEPS TO EDIT MEDIA CONCEPT IN

WORDPRESS PAGE?
1. Log in to WordPress Dashboard:
 Access your WordPress website's admin area by adding "/wp-admin" to your
site's URL and logging in with your credentials.
2. Navigate to Pages:
  In the WordPress Dashboard, click on "Pages" in the left-hand menu.
3. Select the Page to Edit:
 Locate the page you want to edit from the list of pages displayed and click on its
title to open the editor.
4. Locate the Media in the Page:
 Once you're in the page editor, find the media item (image, video, audio) that you
want to edit. You'll typically see the media displayed within the content area of
the page.
5. Click on the Media Item:
 Click on the media item to select it. This will usually reveal editing options
specific to that media item.
6. Access Media Settings:
 After selecting the media item, you'll see a toolbar or options appear above or
around the media item.
 Look for an "Edit" button or icon, usually represented by a pencil or gear icon.
Click on it to access the media settings.
7. Modify Media Settings:
 Once you've accessed the media settings, you can edit various attributes such as
alignment, size, caption, link URL, and more.
 Make the desired changes to the media settings according to your requirements.
8. Save Changes:
 After making your edits, look for a "Save" or "Update" button to save the
changes you've made to the media item.
9. Preview or Update the Page:
 Once you've finished editing the media item, you can preview the page to see how
the changes affect the overall layout and appearance.
 If everything looks good, click on the "Update" button to save the changes to the
page.

Q10. STEPS TO INSERT AND EDIT LINKS IN

WORDPRESS PAGE?
1. Log in to WordPress Dashboard:
  Access your WordPress website's admin area by adding "/wp-admin" to your
site's URL and logging in with your credentials.
2. Navigate to Pages:
 In the WordPress Dashboard, click on "Pages" in the left-hand menu.
3. Select the Page to Edit:
 Locate the page you want to edit from the list of pages displayed and click on its
title to open the editor.
4. Place Cursor Where You Want to Insert the Link:
 Click inside the editor where you want the link to appear. This could be within
the text or at a specific location on the page.
5. Inserting a Link:
 Highlight the text you want to turn into a link.
 Click on the "Insert/edit link" button in the editor toolbar. It looks like a chain
link symbol.
 This will open a popup where you can enter the URL you want to link to and
specify the link text (if not already highlighted).
 Once you've entered the URL and link text, click "Add Link" to insert the link.
6. Editing an Existing Link:
 If you want to edit an existing link, simply click on the linked text in the editor.
 The link editing toolbar will appear. Click on the "Insert/edit link" button to
open the link popup.
 Here, you can edit the URL or the link text as needed. Click "Update" to save
your changes.
7. Removing a Link:
 To remove a link, click on the linked text in the editor to select it.
 Click on the "Remove link" button in the editor toolbar (it looks like a broken
chain link symbol).
8. Save Changes:
 After inserting or editing links, make sure to save your changes. Click on the
"Update" button to save the changes to the page.
9. Preview or Publish the Page:
 Once you've finished editing the page, you can preview it to see how the links
appear.
 If everything looks good, click on the "Update" button to save the changes to the
page.
Q11. STEPS TO INSERT COMMENT AND EDIT
IN WORDPRESS PAGE?
Enabling Comments on Pages:
Log in to WordPress Dashboard:
 Access your WordPress website's admin area by adding "/wp-admin" to your
site's URL and logging in with your credentials.
Navigate to Pages:
 In the WordPress Dashboard, click on "Pages" in the left-hand menu.
Select the Page to Edit:
 Locate the page you want to enable comments on from the list of pages displayed
and click on its title to open the editor.
Enable Comments:
 Below the page editor, you'll find a section labeled "Discussion."
 Check the box next to "Allow comments" to enable comments on this page.
 You can also choose other discussion settings here, such as allowing pingbacks
and trackbacks.
 Click "Update" to save the changes.
Inserting Comments:
Navigate to the Page:
 Go to the page where you want to insert a comment. If comments are enabled,
visitors will see a comment form at the bottom of the page by default.
Leave a Comment:
 Scroll down to the bottom of the page where the comment form is located.
 Enter your comment in the provided fields, including your name, email (if
required), website (if applicable), and the comment itself.
 Click on the "Post Comment" button to submit your comment.
Editing Comments (For Admins):
Navigate to Comments:
 In the WordPress Dashboard, click on "Comments" in the left-hand menu.
 Locate the Comment to Edit:
 Find the comment you want to edit from the list of comments displayed.
Edit the Comment:
  Hover over the comment you want to edit, and several options will appear.
 Click on the "Edit" link to edit the comment.
 Make your changes in the comment editor.
 Click on the "Update Comment" button to save your changes.
 Approving and Managing Comments (For Admins):
Navigate to Comments:
 In the WordPress Dashboard, click on "Comments" in the left-hand menu.
Manage Comments:
 From the Comments screen, you can approve, mark as spam, trash, or reply to
comments as needed.
 Hover over a comment to reveal these options, or use the checkboxes next to
comments to perform bulk actions.
 Q12. STEPS OF INSTALLATION OF
WORDPRESS PLUGINS USING SEARCH
METHOD?
Log in to WordPress Dashboard:
 Access your WordPress website's admin area by adding "/wp-admin" to your
site's URL and logging in with your credentials.
Navigate to Plugins:
 In the WordPress Dashboard, locate and click on "Plugins" in the left-hand
menu.
Click on "Add New":
 Once you're on the Plugins page, click on the "Add New" button at the top of the
screen. This will take you to the plugin installation page.
Search for a Plugin:
 In the search box on the Add Plugins page, type the name or a relevant keyword
of the plugin you want to install.
 WordPress will display a list of plugins that match your search criteria.
Select a Plugin:
 Browse through the search results and find the plugin you want to install. You
can review details such as the plugin's description, ratings, and reviews.
 Once you've found the desired plugin, click on the "Install Now" button next to
it.
Activate the Plugin:
 After the plugin is successfully installed, the "Install Now" button will change to
an "Activate" button. Click on the "Activate" button to activate the plugin.
 WordPress will activate the plugin, and you'll typically see a success message
confirming that the plugin has been activated.
Configure the Plugin (If Necessary):
 Depending on the plugin you've installed, you may need to configure its settings.
This can usually be done by navigating to the plugin's settings page, which is
often found in the left-hand menu under "Settings" or "Plugins."
Verify Installation:
  Once activated, the plugin will be ready to use. You can verify that the plugin is
installed and active by checking the Plugins page in the WordPress Dashboard.

Q13. STEPS TO UPLOAD WORDPRESS

PLUGINS?
1. Download the Plugin:
 Obtain the plugin files in a ZIP format from the source where you purchased or
obtained the plugin.
2. Log in to WordPress Dashboard:
 Access your WordPress website's admin area by adding "/wp-admin" to your
site's URL and logging in with your credentials.
3. Navigate to Plugins:
 In the WordPress Dashboard, locate and click on "Plugins" in the left-hand
menu.
4. Click on "Add New":
 Once you're on the Plugins page, click on the "Add New" button at the top of the
screen. This will take you to the plugin installation page.
5. Click on "Upload Plugin":
 On the Add Plugins page, you'll see a few tabs at the top. Click on the "Upload
Plugin" button.
6. Choose the Plugin ZIP File:
 Click on the "Choose File" button to select the plugin ZIP file from your
computer.
 Navigate to the location where you downloaded the plugin ZIP file, select it, and
click "Open."
7. Upload the Plugin:
 Once you've selected the plugin ZIP file, click on the "Install Now" button to
start uploading the plugin.
8. Activate the Plugin:
 After the plugin is uploaded successfully, WordPress will display a success
message. You'll see an "Activate Plugin" link below the message.
 Click on the "Activate Plugin" link to activate the plugin.
9. Configure the Plugin (If Necessary):
 Depending on the plugin you've installed, you may need to configure its settings.
This can usually be done by navigating to the plugin's settings page, which is
often found in the left-hand menu under "Settings" or "Plugins."
10. Verify Installation:
 Once activated, the plugin will be ready to use. You can verify that the plugin is
installed and active by checking the Plugins page in the WordPress Dashboard.

Q14 STEPS TO SET MEDIA SETTINGS IN

WORDPRESS?
1. Log in to WordPress Dashboard:
 Access your WordPress website's admin area by adding "/wp-admin" to your
site's URL and logging in with your credentials.
2. Navigate to Media Settings:
 In the WordPress Dashboard, hover over "Settings" in the left-hand menu, and
click on "Media."
3. Configure Media Settings:
Image Sizes:
 Thumbnail Size: Set the dimensions for thumbnail images. Thumbnails are
smaller versions of your images.
 Medium Size: Set the dimensions for medium-sized images.
 Large Size: Set the dimensions for large images.
 Crop Thumbnails to Exact Dimensions: If checked, WordPress will crop
thumbnails to the exact dimensions specified.
Uploading Files:
 Organize my uploads into month- and year-based folders: If checked, WordPress
will automatically organize your uploads into folders based on the month and
year of the upload.
Embeds:
 Maximum embed size: Set the maximum width and height for embedded media
such as videos and images.
4. Save Changes:
  After configuring your media settings, scroll down to the bottom of the page, and
click on the "Save Changes" button to apply your changes.
5. Additional Notes:
 Regenerate Thumbnails Plugin: If you change your thumbnail dimensions after
uploading images, you may need to regenerate your thumbnails to apply the new
dimensions to existing images. You can use plugins like "Regenerate
Thumbnails" for this purpose.
 Image Compression and Optimization: For better performance and faster
loading times, consider using image compression and optimization plugins. These
plugins can automatically optimize your images without sacrificing quality.

Q15. STEPS TO SET PERMALINK SETTINGS IN

WORDPRESS?
1. Log in to WordPress Dashboard:
 Access your WordPress website's admin area by adding "/wp-admin" to your
site's URL and logging in with your credentials.
2. Navigate to Permalink Settings:
 In the WordPress Dashboard, hover over "Settings" in the left-hand menu, and
click on "Permalinks."
3. Choose Permalink Structure:
 On the Permalink Settings page, you'll see several common permalink structure
options, such as:
 Plain: This option uses URLs with query strings, such as "?p=123".
 Day and name: This option includes the day and name of the post in the URL,
such as "/2022/03/26/sample-post/".
 Month and name: Similar to the previous option but includes only the month
and name of the post in the URL.
 Post name: This option includes only the name of the post in the URL, such as
"/sample-post/".
 You can also create a custom permalink structure by using placeholders such as
%year%, %month%, %day%, %postname%, %category%, etc.
4. Customize Permalink Structure (Optional):
  If you choose the "Custom Structure" option, you can specify your desired
permalink structure using the available placeholders.
 You can also include custom text and symbols in the structure.
5. Save Changes:
 After selecting your preferred permalink structure or customizing it, scroll down
to the bottom of the page.
 Click on the "Save Changes" button to apply your permalink settings.
6. Additional Notes:
 Permalink Structure SEO Considerations: Choose a permalink structure that is
both user-friendly and optimized for search engines. Including post titles in the
URL (using the "Post name" option) is generally recommended for better SEO.
 Existing Content and Permalink Changes: Changing your permalink structure
after publishing content can affect existing URLs and potentially lead to broken
links. Consider setting up redirects or using a plugin to handle permalink
changes gracefully.

Q16. STEPS TO SET WRITING SETTINGS IN

WORDPRESS?
1. Log in to WordPress Dashboard:
 Access your WordPress website's admin area by adding "/wp-admin" to your
site's URL and logging in with your credentials.
2. Navigate to Writing Settings:
 In the WordPress Dashboard, hover over "Settings" in the left-hand menu, and
click on "Writing."
3. Configure Writing Settings:
 Default Post Category:
 Select the default category to assign to posts if no category is specified when
creating a new post.
 Default Post Format:
 Select the default post format for new posts. This option may not be available
depending on your theme.
Post via Email:
  To publish posts via email, you need to set up a secret email address. Enter this
address in the field provided.
 You can also specify the default post status, category, and author for posts
published via email.
Update Services:
 WordPress automatically notifies popular update services whenever you publish
a new post. This helps improve the visibility of your content.
 By default, WordPress uses pingomatic. You can add additional update services
by entering their URLs in the field provided, separated by line breaks.
4. Save Changes:
 After configuring your writing settings, scroll down to the bottom of the page.
 Click on the "Save Changes" button to apply your writing settings.
5. Additional Notes:
 Update Services: Adding additional update services can help ensure that your
content gets indexed and distributed more quickly across various search engines
and content aggregators.
 Post Formats: If your theme supports post formats, you can choose from various
formats such as standard, aside, gallery, link, image, quote, status, video, and
audio.

Q17. STEPS TO SET GENERAL SETTINGS IN

WORDPRESS?
1. Log in to WordPress Dashboard:
 Access your WordPress website's admin area by adding "/wp-admin" to your
site's URL and logging in with your credentials.
2. Navigate to General Settings:
 In the WordPress Dashboard, hover over "Settings" in the left-hand menu, and
click on "General."
3. Configure General Settings:
Site Title:
  Enter the title of your website. This title will appear in the browser's title bar and
in various places throughout your site.
Tagline:
 Enter a brief description or tagline for your website. This tagline may be
displayed alongside your site title, depending on your theme.
WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL):
 These fields specify the URL of your WordPress installation. In most cases, these
URLs should be the same. However, if your WordPress files are in a
subdirectory, you may need to adjust the WordPress Address (URL) accordingly.
Timezone:
 Select your site's timezone from the dropdown menu. This setting affects the
timestamps of posts and other time-sensitive content.
Date Format:
 Choose the desired format for displaying dates on your site. You can select from
various options or specify a custom format using PHP date formatting.
Time Format:
 Choose the desired format for displaying times on your site.
Week Starts On:
 Select the day on which your week starts. This setting affects the display of
weekly calendars and date-related functions.
Site Language:
 Choose the language in which you want to use WordPress. This setting affects the
language of the WordPress Dashboard and some frontend elements if your theme
supports multiple languages.
4. Save Changes:
 After configuring your general settings, scroll down to the bottom of the page.
 Click on the "Save Changes" button to apply your general settings.
5. Additional Notes:
 Permalinks: After making changes to your site's URL structure in the General
Settings, make sure to update your permalink settings if necessary to reflect the
changes.
 SEO Considerations: Ensure that your site title and tagline are descriptive and
relevant to your site's content for better search engine optimization (SEO).
Q18. STEPS TO SET DISCUSSION SETTINGS IN
WORDPRESS?
1. Log in to WordPress Dashboard:
 Access your WordPress website's admin area by adding "/wp-admin" to your
site's URL and logging in with your credentials.
2. Navigate to Discussion Settings:
 In the WordPress Dashboard, hover over "Settings" in the left-hand menu, and
click on "Discussion."
3. Configure Discussion Settings:
Default Article Settings:
 Attempt to notify any blogs linked to from the article: Check this box if you want
WordPress to notify other sites when you link to them in your posts.
 Allow link notifications from other blogs (pingbacks and trackbacks) on new
articles: Check this box if you want to allow other sites to send pingbacks and
trackbacks to your posts when they link to them.
Other Comment Settings:
 Allow people to submit comments on new posts: Check this box if you want to
allow comments on new posts.
 Allow link notifications from other blogs (pingbacks and trackbacks) on new
articles: Check this box if you want to allow pingbacks and trackbacks on your
site.
 Comment author must fill out name and email: Check this box to require
commenters to provide their name and email address before commenting.
 Users must be registered and logged in to comment: Check this box if you want
to restrict commenting to registered users only.
 Automatically close comments on articles older than [X] days: Check this box if
you want to automatically close comments on older posts after a specified
number of days.
Email Me Whenever:
 Anyone posts a comment: Check this box if you want to receive email
notifications whenever someone comments on your posts.
 A comment is held for moderation: Check this box if you want to receive email
notifications whenever a comment is held for moderation.
Before a Comment Appears:
 Comment must be manually approved: Check this box if you want to manually
approve all comments before they appear on your site.
 Comment author must have a previously approved comment: Check this box if
you want to automatically approve comments from users who have previously
had a comment approved.
4. Save Changes:
 After configuring your discussion settings, scroll down to the bottom of the page.
 Click on the "Save Changes" button to apply your discussion settings.
5. Additional Notes:
 Comment Moderation and Spam: Regularly check your comments for spam and
inappropriate content. You can use plugins like Akismet to help filter spam
comments.
  Engage with Commenters: Engaging with your audience by responding to
comments can help foster a sense of community on your site and encourage
further discussion.

Q19. STEPS TO INSTALL PLUGINS MANUALLY

IN WORDPRESS?
1. Download the Plugin:
 Obtain the plugin files from a trusted source. Plugins are typically downloaded
in ZIP format.
2. Log in to WordPress Dashboard:
 Access your WordPress website's admin area by adding "/wp-admin" to your
site's URL and logging in with your credentials.
3. Navigate to Plugins:
 In the WordPress Dashboard, click on "Plugins" in the left-hand menu.
4. Click on "Add New":
 Once you're on the Plugins page, click on the "Add New" button at the top of the
screen. This will take you to the plugin installation page.
5. Click on "Upload Plugin":
 On the Add Plugins page, you'll see a few tabs at the top. Click on the "Upload
Plugin" button.
6. Choose the Plugin ZIP File:
 Click on the "Choose File" button to select the plugin ZIP file from your
computer.
 Navigate to the location where you downloaded the plugin ZIP file, select it, and
click "Open."
7. Upload the Plugin:
 Once you've selected the plugin ZIP file, click on the "Install Now" button to
start uploading the plugin.
8. Activate the Plugin:
 After the plugin is uploaded successfully, WordPress will display a success
message. You'll see an "Activate Plugin" link below the message.
 Click on the "Activate Plugin" link to activate the plugin.
9. Verify Installation:
 After activating the plugin, you can verify that it's installed and active by
checking the Plugins page in the WordPress Dashboard.
10. Configure the Plugin (If Necessary):
 Depending on the plugin, you may need to configure its settings. This can usually
be done by navigating to the plugin's settings page, which is often found in the
left-hand menu under "Settings" or "Plugins."
11. Additional Notes:
 Make sure to download plugins only from reputable sources to ensure they are
safe and compatible with your WordPress version.
 Regularly update your plugins to ensure they are secure and compatible with the
latest version of WordPress.