For some reason my website title, The Devout Woodworker is not showing on any of my website pages! It was working fine the last time I was on it! Anyone know what the heck went
I DID IT!!! It was that I had change the color of my title, inadvertently, to black which is the same color as the background! Duh!!! My bad!! Thanks for the help guys!!!
These things happen to the best of us :-) And you may have helped someone else here to avoid this mistake - or figure out to fix it if it happens to them.
I think I know what happened, when I was changing colors on the stylesheet, I might have changed the title to black! Let me see if that's what happened
I was working on the "stylesheet the other day trying to change the color of the menu bar from red to some other color, with no luck I might add, could that effected it by some chance?
Well, I'm not exactly sure what you may have done. The only thing I can suggest is going to the Header Menu (under Appearance) and make sure the box is checked that reads "show header text".
You can also go to Customize (also under Appearance) and make sure the name is in the "Site Title" box, (also if you have a tagline)
When I wanted to change the color of my site, I had to go to the actual menu for the theme I am using and change the colors from there. Check under the Appearance section and see if you see ("the name of your theme") Options. You can get to the advanced appearance settings there.
If you are not sure of the name of the theme you are using, you can find it by going to your website. (scroll down to the bottom footer area and you should see it read something about "powered by wordpress and _____ theme.
I hope this helped.
If you are still having trouble, you can send me the link for your site and I can take a look.
Kimberly
I can go to Google and enter The devout woodworker in the search, the website comes up, but not title!
Do you mean the title in the browser window? As I can see it is working. The format is 'Page / Post title * Website title' isn't it?
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For some reason my website title, The Devout Woodworker is not showing on any of my website pages! It was working fine the last time I was on it! Anyone know what the heck went
I DID IT!!! It was that I had change the color of my title, inadvertently, to black which is the same color as the background! Duh!!! My bad!! Thanks for the help guys!!!
These things happen to the best of us :-) And you may have helped someone else here to avoid this mistake - or figure out to fix it if it happens to them.
I think I know what happened, when I was changing colors on the stylesheet, I might have changed the title to black! Let me see if that's what happened
I was working on the "stylesheet the other day trying to change the color of the menu bar from red to some other color, with no luck I might add, could that effected it by some chance?
Well, I'm not exactly sure what you may have done. The only thing I can suggest is going to the Header Menu (under Appearance) and make sure the box is checked that reads "show header text".
You can also go to Customize (also under Appearance) and make sure the name is in the "Site Title" box, (also if you have a tagline)
When I wanted to change the color of my site, I had to go to the actual menu for the theme I am using and change the colors from there. Check under the Appearance section and see if you see ("the name of your theme") Options. You can get to the advanced appearance settings there.
If you are not sure of the name of the theme you are using, you can find it by going to your website. (scroll down to the bottom footer area and you should see it read something about "powered by wordpress and _____ theme.
I hope this helped.
If you are still having trouble, you can send me the link for your site and I can take a look.
Kimberly
I can go to Google and enter The devout woodworker in the search, the website comes up, but not title!
Do you mean the title in the browser window? As I can see it is working. The format is 'Page / Post title * Website title' isn't it?
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It was suggested that I need to change my menu color from red, said that red isn't a good color for a menu and I have to agree. But my theme, "Hiero" won't allow me to change it
It's tricky to meddle with CSS, just in case you have not given up hope, try this:
http://wordpress.org/support/topic/how-to-change-my-menu-bar
I was using 'Hiero' theme and found it very restricted as to what you can do with it....eventually I simply changed themes to one that was easier to work with....it's easy to do and all info on your current site is saved to the new one....Allan
Thank you Allen, yea that's probably what I'll do eventually. I've found that there is a lot of "restrictions" with this particular theme. And I know that I probably shouldn't be too concerned with all the "bells & whistle's" right now, I should be concentrating on "quality content" and other more important tasks, but I'm a little bull headed if ya know what I mean! I appreciate your input though!
Why is it that in first grade you are taking senior classes? You keep me tickled because you are always trying to do things that will come eventually. Maybe it is because you remind me too much of me. I think my very first question was on HTML, before I was even premium!
I am a senior dumb bunny! I'm 59 years old for Pete's sake! I need to hurry and make all this happen before I retire in three years! Just kidding honey! Someone suggested that I should change the menu color, apparently red is not too appealing. And I tried to change it when I first started building my site but I gave up because I needed to take care of more important tasks. But I not having much luck again so I think I'll move on and try again when I have a little more knowledge on the subject. But I appreciate your concern!
Hi again. These lines should be correct.
from line #407 in style.css:
#main-navigation li.sfHover li a:hover {
background: #eb2121;
}
And probably here too:
from line #394in style.css:
#main-navigation li.current_page_ancestor > a {
color: #fff;
background: #ff2828;
}
You have two reds: The 'hover' one it's a bit stronger.
Try to change these colours and check there results. Don't forget to hard reload the page in between (CTRL-F5) since the style css file is usually cashed.
I appreciate it, I tried changing the color and then save from the save button at the bottom but it didn't change, And I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with, "Don't forget to hard reload the page in between (CTRL-F5) since the style css file is usually cashed." What exactly does that mean? Thanks again!
CTRL-F5 means that you should reload the page by pressing simultaneously CTRL and F5 keys. That is if you are using Windows browser. Or clear the browser cache some way.
Hi. I think it is here, from line #384 in style.css:
#main-navigation li li a {
color: #ffabab;
}
Thanks man, I never have edited the code before so I'm learning, what do you mean by "line #384" There are no line numbers that I can find!
I am usually editing style-sheets locally (on your computer) and then upload them to the server via ftp. You can use any text editor you like / prefer. There you are usually able to see the line numbers.
If you are using editing built-in into Wordpress then use your browser's search. An example:
- you wan't to replace the colour here:
#main-navigation li.sfHover li a:hover {
background: #eb2121;
}
- search for #eb2121 by clicking into text edit area, pressing CTRl-F, entering background: #eb2121 and then pressing ENTER
- if found check if the lines loo like the ones I suppose that they are right
- change the RGB for the colour to your liking
- save the changes
- reload the site in the separate window to check if the change succeeded and if the colour is OK.
Hope it helps.
Sorry it took me so long to get back to you Bill, been busy trying to fix this! And, no, I do not have an appearance tab. I've been trying to change the HTML code in the editor but not having much luck. But I appreciate your reply buddy! Need to study a bit more! Thanks!
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It was suggested that I need to change my menu color from red, said that red isn't a good color for a menu and I have to agree. But my theme, "Hiero" won't allow me to change it
It's tricky to meddle with CSS, just in case you have not given up hope, try this:
http://wordpress.org/support/topic/how-to-change-my-menu-bar
I was using 'Hiero' theme and found it very restricted as to what you can do with it....eventually I simply changed themes to one that was easier to work with....it's easy to do and all info on your current site is saved to the new one....Allan
Thank you Allen, yea that's probably what I'll do eventually. I've found that there is a lot of "restrictions" with this particular theme. And I know that I probably shouldn't be too concerned with all the "bells & whistle's" right now, I should be concentrating on "quality content" and other more important tasks, but I'm a little bull headed if ya know what I mean! I appreciate your input though!
Why is it that in first grade you are taking senior classes? You keep me tickled because you are always trying to do things that will come eventually. Maybe it is because you remind me too much of me. I think my very first question was on HTML, before I was even premium!
I am a senior dumb bunny! I'm 59 years old for Pete's sake! I need to hurry and make all this happen before I retire in three years! Just kidding honey! Someone suggested that I should change the menu color, apparently red is not too appealing. And I tried to change it when I first started building my site but I gave up because I needed to take care of more important tasks. But I not having much luck again so I think I'll move on and try again when I have a little more knowledge on the subject. But I appreciate your concern!
Hi again. These lines should be correct.
from line #407 in style.css:
#main-navigation li.sfHover li a:hover {
background: #eb2121;
}
And probably here too:
from line #394in style.css:
#main-navigation li.current_page_ancestor > a {
color: #fff;
background: #ff2828;
}
You have two reds: The 'hover' one it's a bit stronger.
Try to change these colours and check there results. Don't forget to hard reload the page in between (CTRL-F5) since the style css file is usually cashed.
I appreciate it, I tried changing the color and then save from the save button at the bottom but it didn't change, And I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with, "Don't forget to hard reload the page in between (CTRL-F5) since the style css file is usually cashed." What exactly does that mean? Thanks again!
CTRL-F5 means that you should reload the page by pressing simultaneously CTRL and F5 keys. That is if you are using Windows browser. Or clear the browser cache some way.
Hi. I think it is here, from line #384 in style.css:
#main-navigation li li a {
color: #ffabab;
}
Thanks man, I never have edited the code before so I'm learning, what do you mean by "line #384" There are no line numbers that I can find!
I am usually editing style-sheets locally (on your computer) and then upload them to the server via ftp. You can use any text editor you like / prefer. There you are usually able to see the line numbers.
If you are using editing built-in into Wordpress then use your browser's search. An example:
- you wan't to replace the colour here:
#main-navigation li.sfHover li a:hover {
background: #eb2121;
}
- search for #eb2121 by clicking into text edit area, pressing CTRl-F, entering background: #eb2121 and then pressing ENTER
- if found check if the lines loo like the ones I suppose that they are right
- change the RGB for the colour to your liking
- save the changes
- reload the site in the separate window to check if the change succeeded and if the colour is OK.
Hope it helps.
Sorry it took me so long to get back to you Bill, been busy trying to fix this! And, no, I do not have an appearance tab. I've been trying to change the HTML code in the editor but not having much luck. But I appreciate your reply buddy! Need to study a bit more! Thanks!
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I'm having severe financial difficulties, just as most of you are, and a very generous member here was kind enough to send me the $47 to continue with WA. I have to pay the due
I really do appreciate everyone's input here, and like I told Kyle, Even if I don't make a dime here, I damn don't want to lose all you guys!
I've read your content. You are going to make money. It just takes time which stinks when the bills arrive. By the way, I've tried throwing them away and they always show back up!
Hang in Mr. Cowboy...Cowboys are known as rugged individuals with a never-give-up pioneer spirit. You'll do your namesake proud.
You right Phil, and I've fallen of my horse more than once, but I always seen to crawl back up on im, one stirrup at a time, right!
This is good information to know. If we have to leave or are sick and can't continue for a while...all of our hard work...won't be lost.
No worries about your rank. I know several super successful folks here purposely "tank their rank" because they can't keep up with the PMs and website content. Your followers know you and will stay regardless. You do what you need to do, we'll be here.
Kyle said that I won't lose any data and everything should be the same.... this means that even ranks will not be affected too. Its just only my idea.
You won't lose any rank or access to the community if you cancel and resubscribe through your new payment type James. :) All will be reconnected (a very seamless process).
If you do have any difficulties, of course you have me here to help you out!
Thanks again Kyle, for all your help! This is exactly why i want to continue. All the help and rapid responses. And even if I don't make dime, I've made some very good acquaintances, or I should say, great friends, and I damn sure don't want to lose them!
I have an emergency I have to go take care of, but I'll be back on this afternoon and take care of the process Kyle, thanks!
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I'm having severe financial difficulties, just as most of you are, and a very generous member here was kind enough to send me the $47 to continue with WA. I have to pay the due
I really do appreciate everyone's input here, and like I told Kyle, Even if I don't make a dime here, I damn don't want to lose all you guys!
I've read your content. You are going to make money. It just takes time which stinks when the bills arrive. By the way, I've tried throwing them away and they always show back up!
Hang in Mr. Cowboy...Cowboys are known as rugged individuals with a never-give-up pioneer spirit. You'll do your namesake proud.
You right Phil, and I've fallen of my horse more than once, but I always seen to crawl back up on im, one stirrup at a time, right!
This is good information to know. If we have to leave or are sick and can't continue for a while...all of our hard work...won't be lost.
No worries about your rank. I know several super successful folks here purposely "tank their rank" because they can't keep up with the PMs and website content. Your followers know you and will stay regardless. You do what you need to do, we'll be here.
Kyle said that I won't lose any data and everything should be the same.... this means that even ranks will not be affected too. Its just only my idea.
You won't lose any rank or access to the community if you cancel and resubscribe through your new payment type James. :) All will be reconnected (a very seamless process).
If you do have any difficulties, of course you have me here to help you out!
Thanks again Kyle, for all your help! This is exactly why i want to continue. All the help and rapid responses. And even if I don't make dime, I've made some very good acquaintances, or I should say, great friends, and I damn sure don't want to lose them!
I have an emergency I have to go take care of, but I'll be back on this afternoon and take care of the process Kyle, thanks!
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Need to build a siteplan, anyone suggest which plugin is best to use? Thanks
I cant remember but i think they ask for an email address in Paypal if that is the case I may be able to send it via email,or they might ask for a paypal address to send it to.I did have a paypal account but that was a long time ago I might just create a new one.
Hey Jim.Did you receive my last message about setting up a paypal account because that is the only way to send the money.
No I haven't Mark, did you send it by a private massage? I do have a paypal account though!
Hi Jim.
If you have All In One SEO (part of the standard setup of a new site here), then it has a Sitemap generator already within it, so you don't need another plugin for it.
All the best, Mark
Hi Jim - no problem - if it's not activated, go to:
All in one SEO Manager -> Feature Manager
And in the XML Sitemaps box, click Activate.
You should then see XML SiteMap appear under the All in One SEO menu on the left. Click on that, and tick the Notify Google and Notify Bing options.
All the best Jim,
Mark
Thanks, Mark for confirming this. I was getting confused because I thought the All In One SEO took care of it.
Hi, I have the " All In One SEO Pack" but I can't find the " SEO manager" anywhere, to check and make sure the Sitemap is activated .
This is what it says
"Out-of-the-box SEO for your WordPress blog. Options configuration panel | Upgrade to Pro Version | Donate | Support | Amazon Wishlist
Version 2.1 | By Michael Torbert | Visit plugin site
THanks, appreciate any help on this :-)
OK Mark, I did everything like you suggested and when I clicked on XML Sitemap, this was at the top of the page:
Potential conflict with unknown file /mnt/vhosts/thedevoutwoodworker.com/httpdocs/sitemap.xml.
Potential conflict with unknown file /mnt/vhosts/thedevoutwoodworker.com/httpdocs/sitemap.xml.gz.
Then in the same box directly beneath this it has two boxes, one says, "rename conflicting files", and the other box says, "delete conflicting files" What do I need to do here?
Hi Jim - I think I got that when I had two plugins trying to create sitemaps for me.
Apart from All In One SEO - do you have any other plugin running that you installed to try and get a sitemap? If so, I would try deactivating that in the first instance.
More than one plug-in trying to do the same thing, can cause issues - and I believe this may be one of them.
All the best, Mark
Yea Mark I did install another plugin for sitemaps, I'm sure that's what it is, Thanks again!
Hi Kerri (Digger),
I think you are looking in the plugins menu.
Look to the top left of the menu on the left hand side of the screen, it should show:
http://take.ms/sFpXU
When you activate the sitemap feature you will then see:
http://take.ms/yBEMZ
Please let me know if this helps?
All the best, Mark
Here is an article about sitemaps. https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/oldmule/blog/how-and-what-are-sitemaps-comment-and-like-buttons/a_aid/e19ea4b9
Here, check this out, it explains it better than I can.
https://www.google.com/#q=what+is+a+sitemap
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Need to build a siteplan, anyone suggest which plugin is best to use? Thanks
I cant remember but i think they ask for an email address in Paypal if that is the case I may be able to send it via email,or they might ask for a paypal address to send it to.I did have a paypal account but that was a long time ago I might just create a new one.
Hey Jim.Did you receive my last message about setting up a paypal account because that is the only way to send the money.
No I haven't Mark, did you send it by a private massage? I do have a paypal account though!
Hi Jim.
If you have All In One SEO (part of the standard setup of a new site here), then it has a Sitemap generator already within it, so you don't need another plugin for it.
All the best, Mark
Hi Jim - no problem - if it's not activated, go to:
All in one SEO Manager -> Feature Manager
And in the XML Sitemaps box, click Activate.
You should then see XML SiteMap appear under the All in One SEO menu on the left. Click on that, and tick the Notify Google and Notify Bing options.
All the best Jim,
Mark
Thanks, Mark for confirming this. I was getting confused because I thought the All In One SEO took care of it.
Hi, I have the " All In One SEO Pack" but I can't find the " SEO manager" anywhere, to check and make sure the Sitemap is activated .
This is what it says
"Out-of-the-box SEO for your WordPress blog. Options configuration panel | Upgrade to Pro Version | Donate | Support | Amazon Wishlist
Version 2.1 | By Michael Torbert | Visit plugin site
THanks, appreciate any help on this :-)
OK Mark, I did everything like you suggested and when I clicked on XML Sitemap, this was at the top of the page:
Potential conflict with unknown file /mnt/vhosts/thedevoutwoodworker.com/httpdocs/sitemap.xml.
Potential conflict with unknown file /mnt/vhosts/thedevoutwoodworker.com/httpdocs/sitemap.xml.gz.
Then in the same box directly beneath this it has two boxes, one says, "rename conflicting files", and the other box says, "delete conflicting files" What do I need to do here?
Hi Jim - I think I got that when I had two plugins trying to create sitemaps for me.
Apart from All In One SEO - do you have any other plugin running that you installed to try and get a sitemap? If so, I would try deactivating that in the first instance.
More than one plug-in trying to do the same thing, can cause issues - and I believe this may be one of them.
All the best, Mark
Yea Mark I did install another plugin for sitemaps, I'm sure that's what it is, Thanks again!
Hi Kerri (Digger),
I think you are looking in the plugins menu.
Look to the top left of the menu on the left hand side of the screen, it should show:
http://take.ms/sFpXU
When you activate the sitemap feature you will then see:
http://take.ms/yBEMZ
Please let me know if this helps?
All the best, Mark
Here is an article about sitemaps. https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/oldmule/blog/how-and-what-are-sitemaps-comment-and-like-buttons/a_aid/e19ea4b9
Here, check this out, it explains it better than I can.
https://www.google.com/#q=what+is+a+sitemap
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On the WordPress dashboard, in the upper right top, it says, "Howdy" and then your name. It has a box for a profile photo but I cannot seem to find anyplace that I can add it. A
Howdie Cowboy - HOpefully this will sort you and anyone else looking ;o) https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/training/gravatars-how-to-add-a-gravater
You have to make sure you use the email address that you register with. Every Wordpress site calls home. When it does it will also check your email address and assigns your profile icon base on the email you used to register.
I recommend going to Gravatar.com. Sign-in with a WordPress account or create one -- it's free. Sign-in using your website admin e-mail address. When you're finished at gravatar.com your picture will be on your website. Hope this helps.
You need to install the plug-in Simple Local Avatars. There is a simple "how to description". One you did the set-up your profile photo will show in WP dashboard, but also when you comment or reply to comments. It's easy to set up
John
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On the WordPress dashboard, in the upper right top, it says, "Howdy" and then your name. It has a box for a profile photo but I cannot seem to find anyplace that I can add it. A
Howdie Cowboy - HOpefully this will sort you and anyone else looking ;o) https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/training/gravatars-how-to-add-a-gravater
You have to make sure you use the email address that you register with. Every Wordpress site calls home. When it does it will also check your email address and assigns your profile icon base on the email you used to register.
I recommend going to Gravatar.com. Sign-in with a WordPress account or create one -- it's free. Sign-in using your website admin e-mail address. When you're finished at gravatar.com your picture will be on your website. Hope this helps.
You need to install the plug-in Simple Local Avatars. There is a simple "how to description". One you did the set-up your profile photo will show in WP dashboard, but also when you comment or reply to comments. It's easy to set up
John
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Glad you fixed it :)