WordPress does not include a built-in contact form, but you can easily add one using a plugin. We recommend using Contact Form 7 (free) or Gravity Forms (premium). Both allow you to create forms, customize options, and then insert them into any post or page using shortcodes (see the Contact Form 7 example above).
To set your homepage, go to "Settings" > "Reading." You can keep the default setting ("Your latest posts") or choose the "Static Page" option and set your homepage to the page you created, and add a posts page (if any).
For more information about your homepage, check out this post on how to set up and edit your homepage.
Page templates apply custom styles to your pages. Depending on the theme you're using, you may have page templates for the homepage, full-width page, blog, store, etc. To select a page template, simply choose from the dropdown menu in the "Page Attributes" meta box.
After logging into your WordPress site, navigate to Pages > Add New from the dashboard menu. Here, you can name your page, add content, media, insert shortcodes, and even use a page builder to create custom content.
Installing plugins is very simple. From your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New. From here, you can use the search function to find free plugins from WordPress.org, or you can click the "Upload Plugin" button to upload a zip file of a plugin you have purchased or downloaded from a third party.
You can use plugins to add various functionalities to your WordPress site. WordPress plugins are essentially add-ons for your website. Plugins typically add new features to your WordPress site with little effort on your part. Simply install and configure the plugin settings.
There are some common errors when installing a WordPress theme, with the most frequent one being "Missing Stylesheet." This means you are trying to install the wrong file or folder. The best approach is to double-check that you have uploaded the correct installable theme zip file (it should not be an open folder or a zip of all files and documents).
Another common error is a white screen when you try to install a new theme. This typically means you need to increase the server memory limit. Some hosting providers offer an option in the admin panel or cPanel, but you can always reach out to the support team of your hosting provider for assistance.
To install a new theme, log in to your WordPress site and navigate to Appearance > Themes > Add New. Here, you can browse the free themes available through WordPress.org, or click the "Upload Theme" button to upload the zip file of a theme you downloaded or purchased elsewhere.
The easiest way to change the appearance of your WordPress website is by using a new theme. WordPress themes are like the style skin for your website. Your theme will give your site a unique look, and depending on what is included in the theme, it may also add custom features such as colors, fonts, menus, widgets, pages, post types, post formats, and more.
Yes – you can export content from your old blog and then import it into your new WordPress blog. For complete instructions based on your old blog platform, check out the official WordPress guide on importing content.
