Johnb81

Here is a good explanation on how to repair your database using PhpMyAdmin; https://php.about.com/od/mysqladministration/qt/repair_mysql.htm

Yes WordPress is definitely the right choice for you. If you want to read a good book about WordPress I recommend WordPress All-in-one for Dummies.

Once the vanilla WordPress is intsalled, you can start finding plugins which you need to extend the WordPress functionality from the WordPress plugin directory.

Hi,

You can simply install WordPress in the root directory of the website. Once installed, connect the new WordPress installation with the old installation WordPress database (the /wordpress one) and simply login to change the website URL from the WordPress Admin Console > General section.

Refer to the document Moving WordPress.

With an out of the box WordPress installation this should work. What I recommend it:

1. Download the latest version of WordPress from here or the version you are using from here (if you are running an older version). (note that ideally you should always run the latest version)

2. Re-copy all the files.

3. If it is still not working, then start by disabling the plugins 1 by 1 and try each time you disable a plugin.

4. If after all plugins has been disabled, then try reverting to the default theme.

This should work and should help you find out what is causing such an issue.

What error message are you getting when trying to login? I think you forgot to paste it.

WordPress stores all text content in a MySQL database. Only images are stored as files.

That should be very simple. You can make something like:

<a><div class="slide" style="background-image: url(https://www.sykes.com/sykes/4.jpg);"></a>

I.e. instead of text between the and html tags, you simply enter the image URL etc.

HI Sungate,

1. The site you mentioned seems not to be built on WordPress and yes, WordPress can be used to build such types of site. Check out the WordPress Users.

2. To set up WordPress it is a very straight forward process. In short, all you need to do is:

2a. buy a domain from a domain registrar (typical cost $5 – $20 / year)
2b. buy a hosting service where to host your website (typical cost $5 – $20 / month)
2c. Download WordPress from here
2d. Once WordPress is downloaded, unpack the archive, upload the files via FTP or the hosting provider control panel and follow the instructions ??

That was just a very basic overview. If you have more questions, simply ask.

Are you trying to connect directly to the WordPress database? If yes, then you can use tools such as web based PhpMyAdmin to connect to the database.

If you can explain in more detail what you are trying to achieve it would be better.

First you have to install a plugin such as https://www.ads-software.com/extend/plugins/quotes-collection/. This will help you collect quotes etc.

Then you can write a page to show the posts. Most probably the plugin have such functionality already.

Did you backup the database form Xampp and restore it on the live server or you simply created a new WordPress database? If in the local (XAMPP) copy you added pages in WordPress (for the top menu link) then these are stored in the database.

Check this article out for further assistance on moving WordPress Moving WordPress

Hi alexvorn,

It seems that the WordPress plugin HyperDB can do what you are looking for. The plugin is available here.

If you need help configuring it, drop me a mail. I’ve never used it but we can sort this out quickly.

Regards,
John Bonello

Hi Jacross10,

You can connect to your website using an FTP client, download the file header.php, remove the code you have added and upload it (overwrite the old one).

If you have never used FTP, you can read How to transfer files with FTP to WordPress.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
John

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Hi Alexvorn2,

Here are some useful links which can help you solve your issue:

https://www.ads-software.com/support/topic/outgrown-wordpress-or-host
https://www.catswhocode.com/blog/10-sql-tips-to-speed-up-your-database

Regards,
John Bonello
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Step by Step procedure on how to change the WordPress front page and add any content you like:

John