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1. isay81
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   I updated my site yesterday... and forgot to fix the Style css. page to have the page image tags float left. I went in today, made the change and I can't get it to update. How long after I make a change to the Style css template should I have to wait for it to update?

2. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 1 year ago #

   Remember to press CTRL and F5 simultaneously when viewing an updated page/site. Or try emptying your browser cache. This should ensure that your web browser fetches a fresh copy of the page rather than serving up an out-dated copy from your own cache.

   Also disable/deactivate any caching plugin(s).

3. isay81
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   Thanks!

4. Root
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   You would find editing much easier if you did it locally and did not use the editor.

5. isay81
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   Funny you should mention that Root. I am ready for a lesson. The reason I have been so lost is my hosting Company downloaded everything on their server, gave me a password and sent me on my Way. Since then I have downloaded the wordpress stuff onto my computer. I assume this should allow me to do a fake site with no URL correct? My first question is now that it is all on here... how do I get it all to open?

6. Root
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   Ok. First things first.
   You need to install a local web server. There are packages that install, apache, php, and mysql all in one go. Its an essential first tool for a developer. So here it is:

   http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html

   Then u install WP. Once or twice at least eg: current version and beta for testing if u want.

   Then load up some test data.

   Ask again and we will talk you thru it.

7. Root
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   If u want to start out in a pro and organised fashion install WP off the SVN. Ask here just before u reach that step.

8. isay81
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   That was my next question. I took all the wordpress of my computer, downloaded the apachefriends, but then I thought. Do I download WP into that apache file or just back onto my computer. So I guess that means I am ready for how to install off the SVN?

9. Root
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   Ok
   Are u sure u got yr web server installed and running ?
   Can u create and index.htm, find it and view it in a browser ?

10. esmi
    Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
    Posted 1 year ago #

    If u want to start out in a pro and organised fashion install WP off the SVN.

    Why SVN?

11. Root
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    and when u are sure
    on an apache web server all yr stuff/sites goes into htdocs............install wp in there

12. Root
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    cos svn saves endless futzing as u know well esmi

13. isay81
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    lol apparently not.. it is extracting one million files (exageration) Should I play with this for awhile and then get back to you?

14. isay81
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    I made my own file... for the download to go into. Was that wrong? The site said not to use the C: area for the download

15. isay81
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    current directy doesn't match configured directry oops now what

16. Root
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    i am here
    but getting xampp up n running may not be a 2 minute job.........
    depends on yr comp and skill set but omg it is worth perservering........
    everything wp is so much easier in a good local environment

17. Root
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    i need to fess up
    i havent used windows inyears
    look thru the install docs and read carefully
    it normally goes ok

18. isay81
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    i have a control panal now what

19. isay81
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    I will spend the weekend reading all about the site and options. Thanks. You all are wonderful!

20. Root
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    oh cool
    now swithch into yr file manager/explorer
    go and see the file structure
    look for htdocs
    thats where u install stuff/set up web sites
    u need to navigate there
    u can put a shortcut in mydocuments

21. Root
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    then install wp right in there
    maybe make a wp folder

22. isay81
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    ok, So just to be clear... I will install WP into the HTdocs and then once it is downloaded, will I be able to open it, or will I need additional steps..

23. isay81
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    Oh I am excited HT docs is right there!

24. Root
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    just hang on lol
    u keep talking about "opening" it
    wp got to be installed in htdocs
    what u will end up opening are the theme files............
    u are doing so well
    but hold yr breath
    u might stumble
    its not a 1 min job
    but u doing great so far
    now u need to find yr way to phpmyadmin
    create a database
    add a user

25. isay81
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    It says it is invalid... Dang, let me try again

26. isay81
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    ok, I am in the phpmyadmin... don't see create a database... unless db_create php is what you mean?

27. Root
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    if yr in phpmyadmin in yr browser its got a form for creating a db

    wp needs 4 bits of info to install

    location of db
    db name
    db user
    db user pw

28. isay81
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    When I open phpmyadmin there are like 40 other sub files...

29. Root
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    mmmmmmmmm
    u not in the right place
    in yr browser
    http://localhost should take u to the index page

    phpmyadmin is in menu on left

30. isay81
    Member
    Posted 1 year ago #

    js
    lang
    libraries
    pmd
    themes

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