About DMelB
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Hi All, My name is Melanie I live in Canada, my story is probably a lot like yours...I've been around the internet since the beginning

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Everything Wordpress

Hello everyone, I just started using the Hubs to post new articles,
however; when the articles are uploaded to my site,
the images size changes to very small, and also

I publish my article from site content. Then I go into WordPress and set it to a draft and upload photographs from the media section.
I find this the easiest way for me, but everyone will have their own preferences so whatever works for you.

Thanks Louise, I used to do it that way also, and it worked well.
It's possible elementor and WA Hubs are not talking to each other.

Possibly Melanie. Do you have a 'staging' website where you could test different options?
Site support can create one for you. I have one that I use occasionally so that I can test different methods without it affecting anything on my published site.

No, I've never heard of a staging site, sounds like a great option.
I will look into it.
Thanks for the suggestions.

It really is. That way you can trial any plugins etc and test different aspects without your published site being affected.
Keep us posted and you’re very welcome.

OGM, I contacted site support, and was instantly given a staging site.
This is awesome, thank you very much.

That’s fantastic to hear! They’re super helpful. Now you can test anything on your staging site without any worries.

This resource helps
https://enginescout.com.au/wordpress-image-sizes/

You have Kraken by default for your block editor.

For Elementor
https://elementor.com/help/using-elementor-ai-to-add-images-to-your-page/

You can also use AI imagery.

Bing Creator, Text to Image app via Canva Magic Media, DALL-E via ChatGPT-4 (paid), Leonardo.AI (free and paid), and MidJourney (paid)



Thanks Abie, this helps, but I don't have an issue with finding the images.
More importantly, should I be uploading the articles directly to WordPress, and by-pass WA Hubs to avoid distortion?

I appreciate your input.

I do them in WordPress. However, it is totally okay also to do it in the site content.

See what works better for you.

You also want to keep the images centered and for mobile users.

Okay, thank you.

Np :) Please keep us updated on your progress.

Sure, will do. 👍🏻

You can access the site content area - website tab top menu.

https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/content/new

I click the highlighted mountain button.

Or

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What is the best way to insert images in posts?

What is the best way to insert images in posts?

asked in
Everything Wordpress

Hello everyone, I just started using the Hubs to post new articles,
however; when the articles are uploaded to my site,
the images size changes to very small, and also

I publish my article from site content. Then I go into WordPress and set it to a draft and upload photographs from the media section.
I find this the easiest way for me, but everyone will have their own preferences so whatever works for you.

Thanks Louise, I used to do it that way also, and it worked well.
It's possible elementor and WA Hubs are not talking to each other.

Possibly Melanie. Do you have a 'staging' website where you could test different options?
Site support can create one for you. I have one that I use occasionally so that I can test different methods without it affecting anything on my published site.

No, I've never heard of a staging site, sounds like a great option.
I will look into it.
Thanks for the suggestions.

It really is. That way you can trial any plugins etc and test different aspects without your published site being affected.
Keep us posted and you’re very welcome.

OGM, I contacted site support, and was instantly given a staging site.
This is awesome, thank you very much.

That’s fantastic to hear! They’re super helpful. Now you can test anything on your staging site without any worries.

This resource helps
https://enginescout.com.au/wordpress-image-sizes/

You have Kraken by default for your block editor.

For Elementor
https://elementor.com/help/using-elementor-ai-to-add-images-to-your-page/

You can also use AI imagery.

Bing Creator, Text to Image app via Canva Magic Media, DALL-E via ChatGPT-4 (paid), Leonardo.AI (free and paid), and MidJourney (paid)



Thanks Abie, this helps, but I don't have an issue with finding the images.
More importantly, should I be uploading the articles directly to WordPress, and by-pass WA Hubs to avoid distortion?

I appreciate your input.

I do them in WordPress. However, it is totally okay also to do it in the site content.

See what works better for you.

You also want to keep the images centered and for mobile users.

Okay, thank you.

Np :) Please keep us updated on your progress.

Sure, will do. 👍🏻

You can access the site content area - website tab top menu.

https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/content/new

I click the highlighted mountain button.

Or

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Search Engine Optimization

Hello Everyone, It's been a while since I last published an article, however I finally published one today from Site Content, and it's still showing in Draft Mode.

Anyon

You have FANTASTIC responses here; I am glad you were finally able to get it published.

When you revisit your article through SiteContent, is it complete?

https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/content

Content is in "draft" mode until you Publish it to your website, so that is the state it will be in.

If you have any further questions or issues, let us know. ;)

Hi Kyle, thanks for responding to my question.
Yes, the article was completed when I published it in SiteContent.

I placed it in draft for approximately 24 hours, then completed and published it.
However, when I checked the drafts area after publishing, it was still in draft mode.

I will have to spend some more time going over the Hub tutorials. and publish from there.

Melanie

Check your post in WordPress. If it is there, then no worries; there could be a glitch with SiteContent, but check your hubs to see if the green dot is there in your content. Your hubs should show your content. Mine did when I created it; look for Add Content in the second box in your Hub.

I could see it in the Hub, however it's still not publishing.
It's not showing in WordPress.
Could be a computer glitch, will try a different computer later.
Thank Brenda.

It might be a glitch. Yes, try a different browser or different computer. Sometimes, browsers can hang. Try Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or other browsers. Clear your browsing data and history so it doesn't hang, reboot the computer, or use a different one.

Success at last with a different computer.

Thank you Brenda for staying with me through this, you're awesome. 👍

Sure, you are welcome! I am glad it all worked out! Whew!

I am glad you got it figured out :)

Hi Melanie, have you created your Hubs yet? Now, all content is being published through the Hubs. If you set up your hubs, it will show a blue line that means published, with a green dot with your domain name indicating it is published. All content goes in the Hubs. This is where you spend the majority of your time there. To go there, at the top left of the dashboard, click hubs and create your existing website if you haven't done that yet.

Hi Brenda, thanks for responding to my question.
Okay, I will try it from the Hub, which I set up a few weeks ago, didn't realize everything is now being filtered through there.

Melanie

Yeah, it's incredible. That's where you should be going to Hubs. Everything is there. Soon, the AI Author will be available to you Premium members. We, plus members, are using it now as beta, so far, so good. I cant wait for premium members to get started with that.

Yes, that would be an awesome feature to have, and may help keep us on the platform longer ✌

I agree.

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Why is my article still in draft mode?

Why is my article still in draft mode?

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Search Engine Optimization

Hello Everyone, It's been a while since I last published an article, however I finally published one today from Site Content, and it's still showing in Draft Mode.

Anyon

You have FANTASTIC responses here; I am glad you were finally able to get it published.

When you revisit your article through SiteContent, is it complete?

https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/content

Content is in "draft" mode until you Publish it to your website, so that is the state it will be in.

If you have any further questions or issues, let us know. ;)

Hi Kyle, thanks for responding to my question.
Yes, the article was completed when I published it in SiteContent.

I placed it in draft for approximately 24 hours, then completed and published it.
However, when I checked the drafts area after publishing, it was still in draft mode.

I will have to spend some more time going over the Hub tutorials. and publish from there.

Melanie

Check your post in WordPress. If it is there, then no worries; there could be a glitch with SiteContent, but check your hubs to see if the green dot is there in your content. Your hubs should show your content. Mine did when I created it; look for Add Content in the second box in your Hub.

I could see it in the Hub, however it's still not publishing.
It's not showing in WordPress.
Could be a computer glitch, will try a different computer later.
Thank Brenda.

It might be a glitch. Yes, try a different browser or different computer. Sometimes, browsers can hang. Try Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or other browsers. Clear your browsing data and history so it doesn't hang, reboot the computer, or use a different one.

Success at last with a different computer.

Thank you Brenda for staying with me through this, you're awesome. 👍

Sure, you are welcome! I am glad it all worked out! Whew!

I am glad you got it figured out :)

Hi Melanie, have you created your Hubs yet? Now, all content is being published through the Hubs. If you set up your hubs, it will show a blue line that means published, with a green dot with your domain name indicating it is published. All content goes in the Hubs. This is where you spend the majority of your time there. To go there, at the top left of the dashboard, click hubs and create your existing website if you haven't done that yet.

Hi Brenda, thanks for responding to my question.
Okay, I will try it from the Hub, which I set up a few weeks ago, didn't realize everything is now being filtered through there.

Melanie

Yeah, it's incredible. That's where you should be going to Hubs. Everything is there. Soon, the AI Author will be available to you Premium members. We, plus members, are using it now as beta, so far, so good. I cant wait for premium members to get started with that.

Yes, that would be an awesome feature to have, and may help keep us on the platform longer ✌

I agree.

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Getting Started

Hello everyone, I need your help with resolving payment issues.
I tried to pay twice via PayPal from the members area, and got a cancelation notice.

My account has no

Isn't your subscription set up on auto?

Unless, of course, you're op-tin to BF, are you?

BILLING INQUIRIES
https://wealthyaffiliate.com/contact

Yes it is set for the 29th, should be okay then.
Thanks Abie.

Yep, and you're welcome :)

Hey Melanie,

SiteSupport is ONLY for our websites and NOT the WA platform.

For billing issues you need to reach out to Kyle: https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/message/kyle and choose Billing & Membership from the options in order to begin your email to Kyle.

Hope you find this helpful.

Thanks Trish, I reached out to Kyle, he finally responded, all is well, or at least it should be okay on the 29th, my auto set date.
Melanie

You're welcome Melanie.

You could make a note for yourself on your calendar so that you'll remember for next year without panicking. That's what I find that I have to do.

Don't forget that your membership is auto-renewed. You don't have to manually go in to pay it. It's all automatic, no matter what tier of membership or Black Friday deal you're on :)

Now, if it attempted to auto-renew and had an issue, then you'd want to content Kyle or Carson directly. Site Support is for technical issues with your website. Kyle and Carson the go-tos for billing.

Thanks for reaching out Eric, it's all good now. My auto renewal kicks in on the 29th.

Glad to help you out :)

You can reach out to Kyle, as I have done in the past or wait for site help. Both will get back to you but they do get pretty busy.
Maybe try another type of payment method…But you do need to speak to the “guys”

Thanks for responding Zoopie.
I reached out to Kyle, apparently, my payment system is set for the 29th, and it should go through fine on that date. Hope this solves the mystery.
Melanie

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What's wrong with my member payment?

What's wrong with my member payment?

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Getting Started

Hello everyone, I need your help with resolving payment issues.
I tried to pay twice via PayPal from the members area, and got a cancelation notice.

My account has no

Isn't your subscription set up on auto?

Unless, of course, you're op-tin to BF, are you?

BILLING INQUIRIES
https://wealthyaffiliate.com/contact

Yes it is set for the 29th, should be okay then.
Thanks Abie.

Yep, and you're welcome :)

Hey Melanie,

SiteSupport is ONLY for our websites and NOT the WA platform.

For billing issues you need to reach out to Kyle: https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/message/kyle and choose Billing & Membership from the options in order to begin your email to Kyle.

Hope you find this helpful.

Thanks Trish, I reached out to Kyle, he finally responded, all is well, or at least it should be okay on the 29th, my auto set date.
Melanie

You're welcome Melanie.

You could make a note for yourself on your calendar so that you'll remember for next year without panicking. That's what I find that I have to do.

Don't forget that your membership is auto-renewed. You don't have to manually go in to pay it. It's all automatic, no matter what tier of membership or Black Friday deal you're on :)

Now, if it attempted to auto-renew and had an issue, then you'd want to content Kyle or Carson directly. Site Support is for technical issues with your website. Kyle and Carson the go-tos for billing.

Thanks for reaching out Eric, it's all good now. My auto renewal kicks in on the 29th.

Glad to help you out :)

You can reach out to Kyle, as I have done in the past or wait for site help. Both will get back to you but they do get pretty busy.
Maybe try another type of payment method…But you do need to speak to the “guys”

Thanks for responding Zoopie.
I reached out to Kyle, apparently, my payment system is set for the 29th, and it should go through fine on that date. Hope this solves the mystery.
Melanie

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Social Engagement & Marketing

Hello everyone,
I'm trying to set up an engagement ad on Facebook,
but keep getting error messages, such as the ones below:

1. "Some of your data failed to load.

Hey Melanie,

Don't waste your money on FB ads. Learn to get followers... those you consider to be your ideal customers, and provide them with excellent advice about your niche in your FB posts so that you gain authority in your niche.

You'll find organic FB traffic is way superior to FB ads.

Hope you find this helpful.

Thanks Trish, good to know.

I'm just running a few tests at the moment,
not selling anything.

Cheers 🥂

Too many pros are warning others to stop wasting their money. People buy from those they trust. Trust has to be earned... which is the same lesson taught here.

There is no magical wand to riches. You have to work to earn credibility. Once earned, trust will come easier. Burn someone once and you will lose credibility... which is why a money back guarantee is so important.

Socializing on social media works better than running ads on social media.

Other things you can do.

Double-check your internet connection.
Clear your browser cache.
Try using a different browser or device to see if the issue persists.
Disable any browser extensions.
Contact Facebook support for further guidance.

You may also try Facebook communities or forums

Check your account status to see if it is restricted or disabled. That's the first I look.

I just checked, every thing looks good.
Thanks Abie.

I will try connecting from my phone later.
Thanks

I am glad it is.

No problem :)

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Is anyone a fb tech expert?

Is anyone a fb tech expert?

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Social Engagement & Marketing

Hello everyone,
I'm trying to set up an engagement ad on Facebook,
but keep getting error messages, such as the ones below:

1. "Some of your data failed to load.

Hey Melanie,

Don't waste your money on FB ads. Learn to get followers... those you consider to be your ideal customers, and provide them with excellent advice about your niche in your FB posts so that you gain authority in your niche.

You'll find organic FB traffic is way superior to FB ads.

Hope you find this helpful.

Thanks Trish, good to know.

I'm just running a few tests at the moment,
not selling anything.

Cheers 🥂

Too many pros are warning others to stop wasting their money. People buy from those they trust. Trust has to be earned... which is the same lesson taught here.

There is no magical wand to riches. You have to work to earn credibility. Once earned, trust will come easier. Burn someone once and you will lose credibility... which is why a money back guarantee is so important.

Socializing on social media works better than running ads on social media.

Other things you can do.

Double-check your internet connection.
Clear your browser cache.
Try using a different browser or device to see if the issue persists.
Disable any browser extensions.
Contact Facebook support for further guidance.

You may also try Facebook communities or forums

Check your account status to see if it is restricted or disabled. That's the first I look.

I just checked, every thing looks good.
Thanks Abie.

I will try connecting from my phone later.
Thanks

I am glad it is.

No problem :)

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Getting Started

Hello, I’m trying to upload purchased children’s music to video editor, from my PC for background music.

However, there’s no file name in the “Fi

You are well covered here with some excellent advice, and guidance.

Please let us know if you still have any questions.

-Mike

You may want to check the format Windows Video Editor supports like .mp3, .wav, and .m4a. If your file is in a different format, you might need to convert it to a supported format using an audio converter tool.

Thank Abie, I got it uploaded by dragging it into a Microsoft photo program, then uploaded it from there.

Thanks again for your input.

Melanie

That's wonderful, I am glad you got it figured out.

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How can I upload from pc to windows video editor?

How can I upload from pc to windows video editor?

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Getting Started

Hello, I’m trying to upload purchased children’s music to video editor, from my PC for background music.

However, there’s no file name in the “Fi

You are well covered here with some excellent advice, and guidance.

Please let us know if you still have any questions.

-Mike

You may want to check the format Windows Video Editor supports like .mp3, .wav, and .m4a. If your file is in a different format, you might need to convert it to a supported format using an audio converter tool.

Thank Abie, I got it uploaded by dragging it into a Microsoft photo program, then uploaded it from there.

Thanks again for your input.

Melanie

That's wonderful, I am glad you got it figured out.

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