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What type of information is stored in the wp_commentmeta table?
What type of information is stored in the wp_commentmeta table?
Which wp table differentiates between categories and tags for a post?
Which wp table differentiates between categories and tags for a post?
What is the main purpose of the wp_options table in WordPress?
What is the main purpose of the wp_options table in WordPress?
What data does the wp_terms table specifically store?
What data does the wp_terms table specifically store?
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Which table is used to manage the relationship between posts and categories?
Which table is used to manage the relationship between posts and categories?
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What is the primary function of the wp-admin directory?
What is the primary function of the wp-admin directory?
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Which directory contains the themes, plugins, and uploaded content for a WordPress site?
Which directory contains the themes, plugins, and uploaded content for a WordPress site?
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What type of files does the wp-includes directory primarily contain?
What type of files does the wp-includes directory primarily contain?
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How many different folders are included in a fresh WordPress installation?
How many different folders are included in a fresh WordPress installation?
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Which file type is NOT typically found in the wp-admin directory?
Which file type is NOT typically found in the wp-admin directory?
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What is stored in the wp-content directory when a theme is installed?
What is stored in the wp-content directory when a theme is installed?
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What does the wp-load.php file facilitate in WordPress?
What does the wp-load.php file facilitate in WordPress?
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What type of content might vary across different WordPress sites in the wp-content directory?
What type of content might vary across different WordPress sites in the wp-content directory?
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What basic information is NOT included in the General settings?
What basic information is NOT included in the General settings?
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Which setting allows configuring the front page display?
Which setting allows configuring the front page display?
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In the Writing settings, what does enabling POP3 access allow?
In the Writing settings, what does enabling POP3 access allow?
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What is the default number of posts displayed per page?
What is the default number of posts displayed per page?
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Which option affects whether a site is indexed by search engines?
Which option affects whether a site is indexed by search engines?
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How many maximum recent posts can be displayed in syndication feeds by default?
How many maximum recent posts can be displayed in syndication feeds by default?
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What does the Discussion setting primarily manage?
What does the Discussion setting primarily manage?
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What can you do in the Writing settings when you set up a secret mail account?
What can you do in the Writing settings when you set up a secret mail account?
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What primary function does a Content Management System (CMS) serve?
What primary function does a Content Management System (CMS) serve?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of WordPress?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of WordPress?
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Who were the original developers of WordPress?
Who were the original developers of WordPress?
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How does WordPress facilitate easy publication of content?
How does WordPress facilitate easy publication of content?
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Which type of website can you NOT build using WordPress?
Which type of website can you NOT build using WordPress?
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What language is WordPress primarily written in?
What language is WordPress primarily written in?
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What is the primary advantage of the plugin system in WordPress?
What is the primary advantage of the plugin system in WordPress?
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How many languages is WordPress available in?
How many languages is WordPress available in?
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Which of the following characteristics applies to posts and not pages?
Which of the following characteristics applies to posts and not pages?
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What is a key difference between categories and tags in WordPress?
What is a key difference between categories and tags in WordPress?
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Which user role in WordPress has the capability to create and edit posts but cannot publish them?
Which user role in WordPress has the capability to create and edit posts but cannot publish them?
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What is the maximum recommended number of tags to add to each post for optimal performance?
What is the maximum recommended number of tags to add to each post for optimal performance?
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Which statement about the 'Subscriber' user role is true?
Which statement about the 'Subscriber' user role is true?
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In what type of scenario would using categories be most beneficial?
In what type of scenario would using categories be most beneficial?
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Which user role has the highest level of permissions in WordPress?
Which user role has the highest level of permissions in WordPress?
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What feature distinguishes a page from a post in WordPress?
What feature distinguishes a page from a post in WordPress?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Content Management System (CMS)
- A software application enabling the upload, editing, and management of content displayed on a website.
- CMS stores data like text, photos, music, and documents, and makes it available on the website.
Popular CMS examples
- WordPress
- Joomla
- Drupal
- Magento
- Blogger
Introduction to WordPress
- Website creation tool written in PHP.
- Open-source, downloadable from wordpress.org.
- Themes and plugins extend design options and functionality.
- Administrators can manage website content without coding knowledge.
- Developed by Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little on May 27, 2003.
Capabilities of WordPress
- Excellent platform for various types of websites.
- Used for creating e-commerce, business, portfolio websites, and more.
- Versatile CMS suitable for:
- Blogs
- E-commerce websites
- Business websites
- News websites
- Photography websites
- Music websites
Features of WordPress
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Multi-language support:
- Available in over 70 languages.
- Allows translating entire content to user-preferred languages.
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Flexibility:
- Enables creation of any type of website (business, government, magazine, news, etc.).
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Extensibility with plugins:
- Access to a directory of thousands of plugins.
- Examples include Contact Form 7.
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Theme system:
- Thousands of themes available in the theme directory.
- Themes contribute to creating visually appealing websites.
- Ability to upload custom themes.
- Themes can be applied with a single click.
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Easy publishing:
- Creation and editing of posts and pages.
- Easy formatting of posts and pages.
- Effortless media insertion.
- Content is live on the web with a single button click.
WordPress Directory and File Structure
- Contains multiple files and directories (folders).
- Directory structure describes the file organization for the application.
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Main directories and files:
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wp-admin -
wp-content -
wp-includes
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WordPress Directory Details
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wp-admin:- Contains files necessary for running the WordPress dashboard (backend).
- Handles authentication and user access control.
- Responsible for dashboard loading, database connections, etc.
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wp-content:- Stores themes, plugins, and uploaded content.
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Themesfolder for installed themes. -
Pluginsfolder for installed plugins. -
Uploadsfolder for uploaded images.
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wp-includes:- Enables the WordPress site to function.
- Contains the majority of WordPress core files.
- Responsible for website functionality, text rendering, font styling, etc.
Difference between Post and Page
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Post:
- Dynamic content.
- Has a published date.
- Can be categorized.
- Has an author.
- Comments are enabled.
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Page:
- Static (fixed) content.
- Does not have a published date.
- Cannot be categorized.
- Does not have an author.
- Comments are disabled.
Categories in WordPress
- A default taxonomy in WordPress.
- Used to sort and group content into different sections.
- Useful for managing a large amount of content.
- Examples:
- Sports, Gujarat, India, Entertainment (for a news website).
- Mobiles, Electronics, Sports, Mens, Women (for an online shopping site).
- Categories are hierarchical, allowing subcategories.
Tags in WordPress
- A pre-defined taxonomy in WordPress.
- Users can add tags to their WordPress posts.
- Tags serve as keywords.
- Each post can have multiple tags.
- Visitors can click on a tag to find similar posts.
- Tags are optional.
- Used by search engines.
- Website displays a maximum of 45 tags.
- Ideal range: 5-15 tags per post.
User Roles and Capabilities in WordPress
- Five user roles:
- Subscriber
- Contributor
- Author
- Editor
- Administrator
User Role Description
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Subscriber:
- Default role for new users.
- Can read the website and post comments.
- No access to the admin area (dashboard).
- Able to change their password.
- Useful for users who only need to access specific content.
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Contributor:
- Can create and edit posts.
- Cannot publish posts.
- Can add tags to their posts.
Setting Section in WordPress
- The Settings section contains various submenus:
- General
- Writing
- Reading
- Discussion
- Media
- Permalinks
WordPress Setting Details
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General Settings :
- Basic website configuration settings.
- Includes:
- Site title
- Tagline
- WordPress URL
- Site address URL
- Email address
- Membership options
- User roles
- Site language
- Time zone
- Date format
- Time format
- Week start day
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Writing Settings:
- Related to posts and categories.
- Allows submitting posts via email.
- Requires setting up a secret mail account, enabling POP3 access, and adding the email address.
- Sending an email to the specified address automatically publishes a post.
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Reading Settings:
- Affects website output.
- Configurable settings include:
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Front page displays :
- Your latest posts: Displays latest posts on the front page.
- A static page: Displays a static page on the front page.
- Select the page you want to display: Allows choosing a specific page for the front page.
- Select the page containing posts: Allows choosing a specific page for blog posts.
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Blog pages show at most:
- Sets the number of posts displayed per page or site (default: 10).
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Syndication feeds show the most recent:
- Displays the number of posts included in site feeds (default: 10).
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For each article in a feed show:
- Full Text: Displays the complete post (default).
- Summary: Displays a post summary.
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Search Engine Visibility :
- Hiding the site from search engines.
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Front page displays :
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Discussion Settings:
- Used for managing comments.
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wp_comments Table:
- Stores comments on posts and pages.
- Also stores comment author information like name and email address.
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wp_commentmeta Table:
- Stores optional information about comments.
- Example: Comment ratings information.
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wp_terms Table:
- Stores categories and tags created for posts.
- Categories and tags are considered terms.
- Shares a relationship with
wp_term_taxonomyandwp_term_relationshipstables.
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wp_term_taxonomy Table:
- Helps differentiate between categories, tags, etc.
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wp_term_relationships Table:
- Stores relationships between categories and posts.
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wp_termmeta Table:
- Stores meta information about categories and tags.
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wp_options Table:
- Stores site URL, admin email, tagline, posts per page, time format, etc.
- Also used by plugins to store plugin information.
- Contains settings configured in the WordPress Dashboard.
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wp_links Table:
- Stores custom links added to the website.
- Uses the WordPress Link Manager plugin for link addition.
- Stores the name, URL, and description of added links.
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wp_posts Table:
- Contains data related to posts and pages.
- Differentiates between posts and pages using the
post_typecolumn.
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wp_postmeta Table:
- Stores meta data about posts.
- Used by some plugins to store data.
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This quiz covers the basics of Content Management Systems, specifically focusing on WordPress. It includes information about popular CMS platforms, their capabilities, and features, aimed at helping users understand how to manage and create content on websites effectively.
