WordPress Reference

WordPress is an easy-to-use content management system. The reference documents within this section aim to make it even easier.

The resources listed below and in the left-hand sidebar discuss how to perform general tasks within WordPress. Most of the guidance here is not specific to an individual product, platform, theme or plugin.

Adjusting Page and Post Visibility

Content can be hidden from public view until it reviewed and ready to be published.

Alt Text

Learn about this essential piece of web accessibility and how it can be used effectively on your sites.

Anchor Points and Jump Links

Anchor points allow you to jump a user down to correct location on a page.

Creating and Editing Menus

This section discusses how to manage your site’s menus — including the left-hand sidebar.

Image Formats and Sizes

Most images within NC State web platforms are 16:9, but there are nuances that can be reviewed here.

Reusable Blocks

Save a block, or group of blocks, to use later in any post or page on a site.

Setting up Google Tag Manager

This tag management system is used for tracking and analytics.

Social and Search Metadata

Metadata helps describe the content on your site to search engine and social media users.

Need help?

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