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Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Spam Storms In, despite deleting file wp-comments-post.phpI’m pretty sure, but to be honest, I haven’t worked with my WordPress blog in about 3 months, and I’m rusty. But these spams appeared in my Dashboard under:
Manage
Awaiting ModerationI received about 20 more spams between my 2 posts to this forum.
I have just now installed Akismet … and I’ll install the other recommended spam-fighters. And then update you if needed.
Thanks, Otto, and everyone … RB
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Spam Storms In, despite deleting file wp-comments-post.phpThanks, HandySolo …
I will try all of these anti-spam solutions.
I had previously gone to the Akismet page, but I left because it seemed to say that I needed a WordPress.COM blog for it to work: but your page clears up that misunderstanding:
( You do not need a blog there, just sign up)Best wishes … RB
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: How to Understand WP and MySQL Database SizeThanks very much, macmanx.
So I can assume that:1) the MySQL database size is based on
size of WP set up files +
size of posts (and comments etc.)2) If my blog does somehow get too big, I can delete posts and free up space ?
Best wishes … RB
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Brief Guide to WordPress and AccessibilityYes, of course, please use my material in any way that you like.
And thanks very much for the links. I’m looking forward to reading the tutorial articles listed above.
–RB
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Difference btwn wp-rss2.php and URL feedHello,
I asked the very same question a few months ago. After getting some great answers at this forum, my conclusion is that the simplest for me (beginner-level user) is to use this
http://yourdomain.com/wp-rss2.php
It works (test mine, if you like, at the sidebar at this page: http://www.youthtopia.com )
If you want to use this, then just check your feeds on your home page (most likely in sidebar.php — but you might have another one in your footer) and then change the
to
http://yourdomain.com/wp-rss2.php
Best wishes … RB
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: RSS feedsYou can make your own RSS icons and other icons here:
http://www.lucazappa.com/brilliantMaker/buttonImage.php
… RB
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: wp_list_cats sort order problemHere’s the code that sorts my categories alphabetically:
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<h2><?php _e(‘Categories’); ?></h2>-
<?php list_cats(0, ”, ‘name’, ‘asc’, ”, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0,”,”,”,”,”) ?>
‘
The result is at http://www.youthtopia.com
Hope that Helps,
RB
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Deleting ‘Uncategorized’With my theme, the Uncategorized does not show up as long as there are no postings in the Uncategorized categories. And my themes are sorted alphabetically. Take a look at my sidebar: http://www.youthtopia.com
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Is This Script Really Necessary?Thanks very much, Marc. … That feature is one of my favorites, and very useful, too, to give more information to anyone who hovers over the link. For example, a friend told me that he didn’t know the meaning of a “Site Map” was. Now, when you point your mouse over the Site Map link, there is an explanation of the term.
I think I would much rather keep that feature, and sacrifice the 508 compliance. Or, find a way to meet 508 compliance without sacrificing that.
Thanks again … RB
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Deleting ‘Uncategorized’RENAME seems like the best idea. …
Keep in mind also that if you do not use the Uncategorized category (do not check the box when you write the post) then this category will not show up on your WordPress Home Page with the list of other categories.
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Tough Question About 508 Compliance and a “label”Thanks very much, Randy. I will try that and let you know if it works.
But look at the code in my sidebar.php … (see below), and you’ll see that I can’t get into that “Go to selected category” that you’ve listed above. … But let me give it a try and then get back to you.
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<form action=”<?php echo $PHP_SELF ?>” method=”get”>
<h2 class=”sidebar-title”><label for=”categs”>Categories</label></h2>
<p style=”padding: 0px; margin: 0px;”><?php dropdown_cats(); ?>
<input type=”submit” id=”categs” name=”submit” title=”submit” value=”GO” />
</form>
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In reply to: Tough Question About 508 Compliance and a “label”I solved the “label” problem by just changing the Categories from a drop-down box to a list. The list is better for me, I think, since there are a fixed number of my categories — for Archives Months, that keep growing, I prefer a drop-down box.
That doesn’t answer the question about how to make that Categories drop-down box complaint with 508, but that riddle can be answered another day.
The last bit that remains for my 508 compliance (which is different from WAI compliance) is to solve the mystery of the vanishing plug-ins. The 508 validator flunks me because it says that I need a link to plug-ins. But no plug-in is needed to read this page, or anything linked to this page.
I will work on this problem, and then report back here with news.
Earlier I mentioned writing a paper about WordPress and 508 compliance: I will happy to make that available to anyone who is interested, including the WordPress files on Wiki. I’ll post here as soon as that is complete.
Thanks again, all! … RB
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Tough Question About 508 Compliance and a “label”Hi tbaxter, and thanks for your input.
I had that same notion, but I was confused because this is an “input button” with the name “submit”. So I made the id=”categs” and a matching label — but that failed.
Here’s the code I tried:
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<!– <h2 class=”sidebar-title”>Categories</h2> –><form action=”<?php echo $PHP_SELF ?>” method=”get”>
<h2 class=”sidebar-title”><label for=”categs”>Categories</label></h2>
<p style=”padding: 0px; margin: 0px;”><?php dropdown_cats(); ?>
<input type=”submit” id=”categs” name=”submit” title=”submit” value=”GO” />
</form>
‘Can I try something else?
Thanks again … RB
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Tough Question About 508 Compliance and a “label”Hello Randy …
Can you give me a little more detail about your suggestion? … the <label> tag requires a “for” attribute:
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<label for=”same_as_id”> Categories … </label>
‘What would you use inside that “for” attribute, where I have “same_as_id” ?
Thanks … RB
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: wp feed format, not in xml?Hello Takuya,
Take a look at your feed. Here is mine:
http://www.youthtopia.com/wp-rss2.phpClick on this and then you will see that it is in the RSS 2.0 format.
That should fill all your RSS needs.
–RB