On the Edge

  • Changing the URL for a site powered by WordPress

    It seems like one of my frequently recommended resources was recently moved to a new location.

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  • Know how to login to your webhosting account

    Do you have the details for how to login for your webhosting account?

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  • Resources I shared in Fixing WordPress forum replies during Jan 2023

    Hope these links can be helpful for you too.

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  • Extend the Query Loop Block using a low-code workaround

    I have been trying to figure out how to use the very handy Query Loop Block to display only a few specific pages. The Query Loop Block works to show posts assigned to a specific Category or Tag. The Query Loop Block can show all pages, but there are no filters available to show specific…

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  • Invisible Interference

    I was participating in a video summit recently. There were pre-recorded videos for each speaker session. Upon entering the 1st session, I had trouble controlling the operation of the video with the available playback controls. Eventually, after trying several devices and browsers, I successfully enjoyed the video recording. I knew the video was working since…

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  • No-Frills WordPress version update steps

    Backup your database and files.*  Backup plugin suggestions: BlogVault.net, VaultPress.com, BackupBuddy from ithemes.com. Install and activate Classic Editor plugin (optional, useful if you are not ready to work with the new editor style)Update your installed pluginsUpdate your install themeUpdate WordPress version to 5.0 (the available version may be different depending on when you are implementing the…

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  • See you at WordCamp Philly 2018

    Buy a Ticket Silver Hoop Edge is participating as a:

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  • Project Outline Test Drive

    I had created a project outline in Trello using Markdown formatting language. The project outline was inspired by questions from several clients to advance their upcoming projects. I am experimenting with using the new Gutenberg editor tool on this website and thought it would a good opportunity to test drive the Gutenberg block support for…

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  • Trying out the Gutenberg Plugin

    (This post was set up using Gutenberg blocks) As I was preparing this week for my workshop at Winter Writers Weekend  — I decided it was time to make the change on silverhoopedge.com to incorporate the new blocks system provided by the Gutenberg plugin. The Gutenberg plugin is a tool that allows site owners and…

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  • Get to know the new WordPress editor

    post last updated: 12/12/2017 Gutenberg on GitHub Test Gutenberg Timeline for implementation into WordPress core software Spring/Summer 2018 WordCamp TV videos Event: WordCamp US State of the Word (approx 35 minutes into the video) Gutenberg and the WordPress of Tomorrow Articles about Gutenberg project from various sources Gutenberg and the Future of WordPress: Conditions for…

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