Taylor Napolsky

disregard this. i just figured it out. I guess there are two dashboards

I think my big issue is I cannot find the folder titled wp-content. I have searched my computer and can’t find it. My host is godaddy. Does that mean the folder would be located at the godaddy site?

thank you!

taylor

It seems I need FTP software. My question is, what FTP software should I go with? That site you linked me to says,

“For those who need a robust FTP server, I would recommend our own product, WS_FTP Server. WS_FTP Server runs on Windows NT/2000 and is a popular choice for schools, ISPs or any business organization that needs to share files with an unlimited number of users. You can download a free 30-day evaluation of WS_FTP Server from the Ipswitch Website.”

Do I need to get something like this? Is there free FTP software that people generally use?

I have never heard of FTP software. I had no idea this was required to make a website on WordPress. If anyone can point me toward the standard, most reliable FTP that people use, that would be great. Preferably I would like something that is free, but since I know nothing about FTP, maybe that isn’t in the cards. Maybe it’s expensive, I don’t know.

Thanks for the help everyone!

oh yeah, that’s what I’m trying to do. Okay I will look at that guide. thanks!

what does ftp mean? And also, how do I create files locally? I don’t know what that means? Is there a step-by-step guide besides this one:

https://codex.www.ads-software.com/Child_Themes

Because that one doesn’t explain it, it just says this:

“A child theme resides in its own directory in wp-content/themes.”

The closest I have been able to come to finding this is going to Editor under ‘Appearance.’ There is a list of templates off to the right, many of which say ‘content.’ But am I on the right track?

thanks!

Hi,

Thanks so much for the instructions! I did everything you said and then responded to your email! Sorry it took me so long, but I had to go to work yesterday.

Write back when you can please. Thanks!

Hi,

I managed to get into my dashboard, and did everything you said, so I have my first site. It looks terrible though. The horizontal menu is too far down on the screen, it says “just another WordPress site” and there is a picture of a river.

Ha but I am not worried about that, because I know you said you would tell me what to do next. Can you please let me know how I can go about designing it? Specifically, I want to raise the horizontal menu bar, take out “just another wordpress site,” put my book cover on the home page with links to buy my book, and adjust the tabs so they go to pages like “Books,” “Author Bio,” “Links,” “Blog,” etc.

I emailed you too, so we can talk on there if you prefer. I suppose I would rather just converse via email, but I posted here just in case you didn’t get the email.

Thank you so much for your help! It is much appreciated!

Taylor

As I said, I already had my domain name through Godaddy, and I set it up so they host my WordPress too. They said I will still design my site through WordPress, but I will be using them for the hosting.

The bummer is, I guess it takes 30 min to 48 hours to set up, so now I’m stuck waiting for this email to come through, which will allow me to log into the WordPress dashboard.

Is there any workaround to this, that you know of? Like installing WP myself?

Also, what is your email address? I searched your wordpress profile and your web site, but couldn’t find it.

Thanks again!

taylor

Hi,

This is going to take a little longer than expected because I actually don’t have wordpress installed. I have my domain name with Godaddy, so I have to call them and figure out how to install it. Sorry! Hopefully this doesn’t take too long! I really do appreciate your help.

No need to be sorry. I appreciate your help. It doesn’t take much convincing to persuade me to save my $300.

I have a little experience in html and CSS, using Kompozer to make my Facebook tabs for my author page.

I suppose I will get started on those steps you listed two posts above. But if you could please tell me what to do, that would be great.

I’m going to start by trying to make my home page.

Hi peredur,

Yes, something like those! Except on the home page I want to have my book cover, the various links to where you can buy my book, and maybe a video of me talking about the book.

If you don’t mind, please take me through the steps. That would be so kind of you and I would love it.

I also had one other question (though I still hope you can take me through the steps): I’ve been looking into buying dreamweaver and trying to learn that. Do you think I should do that, or is it not necessary.

thank you so much!