In this article, however, you will read about how to add a contact form to your website. It is separate from the main guide, as not anyone would need such a feature on their site.

How to Add a Contact Form in WordPress

The fastest and easiest way so far is by installing a plugin. In this article, you will read how to use a handy one named Contact Form 7. This is one of WordPress’s most popular contact form plugins and is very easy to use.

If you don’t want to use this one, you can install and use a plugin of your choice. The process is similar for all such plugins.

Step 1: Install and activate a plugin

Search for a contact form plugin that fits your needs and then install and activate it. For this demonstration, we will use Contact Form 7:

Step 2: Browse the plugin’s settings

Once you installed and activated the plugin, via the WordPress admin panel open its settings. In the case of Contact Form 7, you can do so by clicking the Contact button in the sidebar. This will open all the plugin’s available options:

Once you click the icon, you will open the plugin’s main settings:

Step 3: Create a new contact form

Once the plugin’s settings page is opened, click on the Add New button:

After that, have a look at the options that the plugin offers and think about what you would want to include in your contact form. Contact Form 7 allows you to choose among different settings and options, so you can customize your form precisely the way you wish it to appear to your website visitors:

For this example, we will include a name, email, and a text field, so our site visitors can ask us various questions and give us suggestions.

Once you have added the elements to your contact form, you can give it a name and save it:

Step 4: Add your contact form to your web pages

Once you have created and saved your contact form, open your Contact Form page and notice the Shortcode associated with each individual form:

To be able to use any of your forms, you should copy and paste this code into the page where you wish to display the form.

To do so, copy the code and then go to Pages->All Pages:

Then select the page that you wish to include this contact form. Once you open the page, paste the code right at the place you wish it to appear:

Save your changes and open your website.

You should be able to see and use the contact form you just included:

What to use the contact forms for?

Contact forms are a great tool to incorporate into your website and business strategy. They allow your visitors and potential customers to get in touch with you and share their thoughts, and ask questions about various topics concerning your organization.

You can also use contact forms for:

• Build an email marketing list
• Get user-submitted content
• Customer support contact
• Various types of surveys

Conclusion

Adding a contact form to your WordPress website is quite an easy and very effective way to engage your site visitors and keep in touch with them.

With only a few clicks, you can include a fully customized contact form in your website and use it to expand your list of site visitors and customers.

Related:

• WordPress Basics Pt.1
• 17 Things You Need to Do Right After You’ve Installed WordPress
• How to Create a New Page in WordPress
• How to Set Up a Homepage in WordPress
• How to Use the WordPress Text Editor

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When building a new site, creating menus will be one of the main tasks you should deal with. This is why it is important to know more about them and know how and when to use the proper type of menu section.

In this article, you will read how to create drop-down menus – a handy design approach that will make your site more intuitive and helpful to your audience.

How to Create a Drop-Down Menu in WordPress

The process is very simple.

First, you should create a new menu, or edit an existing one. Then, you should organize it into a drop-down design.

To do so, first, via your WordPress admin panel go to Appearance->Menus:

This will lead you to the Menus page. From here you can manage all your website menus:

For this demonstration, we will turn an already existing menu into a drop-down version.

First, we selected which components we would want to include in our menu. Select these from the section on the left:

Once you’ve done so, have a look at all the menu components in the Menu Structure box. Notice how you can click and drag each section:

First, align the components in the way you wish them to appear vertically. Then decide which component should be the main one and put it on top of all others. It will contain all the rest of the sections and display them on demand:

Now, click and drag all the boxes below the main one. Then, again by clicking and dragging move each section slightly to the right of the main one:

Then, from the Menu Settings section decide in which site section you wish to include the drop-down menu:

When you are ready with your preferred alignment, don’t forget to save the menu.

Now, enter your website and hover to see how the result has turned out to be.

Conclusion

Adding a drop-down menu to your pages can greatly enhance the UX and aesthetics across your pages. WordPress grants you with a simple creation process and numerous options for creativity and experiments across your site.

Related:

• How to Add a WordPress Page to Your Navigation Menu
• How to Add the WordPress Blog Page to your Main Menu
• How to Add Your WordPress Homepage to the Main Menu

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Since we already discussed how you can embed your Instagram feed in WordPress, now it is time to do the same with Facebook.

Connecting your Facebook page with WordPress can be greatly beneficial.  By doing so, you can engage with your audience in one more way and grow your website and Facebook traffic.

There are two ways you can connect Facebook with WordPress:

• By adding a single post.
• By adding the full Facebook feed.

In the following paragraphs, you will read how you can use both options.

How to Add Facebook Feed to WordPress

There are two ways you can incorporate Facebook posts into WordPress:

1. Via embedding code snippets for individual posts.
2. Via a plugin for the entire feed.

Further in the article, you will read how to use both.

How to Embed a Single Facebook Post to WordPress

The process is very easy and requires only a few minutes of your time and no specific skills.

First, find the Facebook post you wish to include on your website.

Then, locate the three dots at the top right corner of the post and click them:

Then, from the drop-down menu, click on Embed:

This will open the embedding options for this particular post:

Click on the blue Copy Code button.

Now, enter your WordPress dashboard and head to the post or page in which you wish to include the Facebook post (for this demonstration, we will embed the post within a page).

To do so, simply go to Pages->All Pages (or Posts->All Posts), and from the list of your pages/posts select one:

While on the Edit page, switch to Text Editor:

Now, determine where you wish to place the copied code. Remember that wherever you include this snippet, there the post will appear in Preview mode:

Now, click Update, so WordPress applies and saves the changes, and open your page:

How to Embed Facebook Feed to WordPress

The easiest and fastest way to include an entire social media feed is by using a WordPress plugin.

There are various plugins you can use to embed your feed to your site and for this demonstration, we will use Smash Balook Social Post Feed:

To be able to use the plugin, first, you should install it.

Once you’ve done so, open the plugin’s settings:

Then, follow the instructions inside and customize your appearance and preferred content display:

You will be asked to connect with your Facebook profile:

Once the process is finished, you will be redirected to the content customization page of the plugin:

From here you can make various changes. Once you are done with the setup, head towards the Embed button at the top right corner and copy the code snippet that will appear:

Now, go to any page or post in which you wish to include the Facebook feed. For this demonstration we created a new page in which we will include it, however, keep in mind that the process is similar when embedding the code to a WordPress post:

Open the page/post and head to the text editor:

While there, decide where you wish to place the snippet – remember that wherever the code is placed, there the content will appear:

Then, click on the blue Update button, so you save the changes and open the page/post:

Now, you’ve managed to include the entire Facebook feed on your WordPress website.

Conclusion

Incorporating a social media feed into your website is a very effective way you can enhance your online presence and provide your visitors with more useful content.

Also, embedding a Facebook feed on your pages is a great way to improve traffic to both your social media websites and vice versa.

Related:

• What is Media in WordPress
• How to Make WordPress Show Widgets on Specific Pages
• How to Use Anchor Texts in WordPress

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Both are very handy and both can be used for various different reasons, so for optimal results, When learning the WordPress basics, it is advisable to spend some time learning the fundamentals of both.

In this article, you will read more about the WordPress Text Editor.

How to Use the WordPress Text Editor

The Тext Еditor is a tool that allows you to create HTML and CSS string codes within WordPress.

Although the platform is created mainly to avoid using any kinds of code, there are many occasions where you should use the text editor. One such, for example, is embedding Instagram in your pages.

Even though it is not necessary at all, learning and using HTML and CSS on your site can greatly enhance its capabilities and grant you new ways of designing your pages and blog posts. Indeed, the text editor grants you this feature – add codes to your pages and posts, so you improve them in any way.

How to Open the WordPress Text Editor

The Text Editor is really easy to find and open, regardless if you are using it to edit your web pages or blog posts.

In fact, it is quite easy to access, because there are many situations in which you would want to edit your code ASAP.

Read how to access it in the following sections.

How to Open the Text Editor when Editing Pages

First, open your WordPress admin panel.

From there, go to Pages->All Pages:

Then, open the page you wish to edit, or simply create a new page. Either way, the process is similar onwards:

Now, notice the small Text tab just below the Heading section. Click it:

When you do so, WordPress will display the text editor via which you can modify the code for this particular page:

Now you can use the text editor and add, change and delete various strings of code.

How to Open the Text Editor when Editing Posts

When in the WordPress dashboard, head to Posts->All Posts:

Then, create a new post, or open an already existing one. In either case, the process is identical:

Now, locate the Text tab just below the Heading section and click it.

This will open the text editor via which you can add, edit or delete various strings of codes.

Conclusion

Although WordPress became popular because it doesn’t require any coding skills, the CMS still grants the opportunity to its users to work with code.

This is a great opportunity, as using HTML and CSS for your pages and posts can greatly enhance your overall site-building experience.

Related:

• What are the WordPress Roles
• How to Customize Your WordPress Dashboard
• What is a WordPress Menu?

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Read how in the following paragraphs.

How to Disable Comments in WordPress

There are four main ways you can change the comments settings:

• Disable comments on all posts
• Disable comments on a specific blog post
• Disable comments on an individual page
• Bulk disable comments on pages

Disable Comments on All Posts

You can access the comments settings from your WordPress admin dashboard. From there head to Settings->Discussion:

While on this page, locate the Allow people to submit comments on new posts checkbox and remove the tick:

When you’ve done so, don’t forget to click the blue Save Changes button at the bottom of the page. This will apply and save all changes you’ve just made.

Disable Comments on a Specific Blog Post

WordPress also offers a solution for a specific situation – you wish to allow comments on your posts, but with only a few exceptions.

Here’s how you adjust the settings, so only selected posts won’t include the comments feature:

Via your dashboard, go to Posts->All Posts:

Now, open the post on which you want to remove the comment section:

First, head to the top of the page and open Screen Options. From that menu make sure that there’s a tick added to the Discussion option:

This will allow you to manage any comments settings only for this blog post.

Once you’ve done so, scroll down the page and search for the Discussion section. There you will see two checkboxes – Allow comments and Allow trackbacks and pingbacks on this page:

From this section uncheck the Allow comment box. Then, update the post, so the changes apply:

Now, you’ve managed to exclude the comment section for this individual post.

Bonus Tip: Bulk Disable Comments on Several Blog Posts

Go to Posts->All Posts and have a look at the checkboxes on the left of each post:

First, add a tick to each post in which you want to disable comments:

Then, locate the Bulk actions drop-down menu at the top of the posts list and select Edit, then hit Apply:

This will open a new menu with various options. From there, locate the Comments drop-down menu and select your preference: Allow or Do Not Allow:

Then, apply the change by hitting the blue Update button.

Disable Comments on an Individual Page

To access the comment options for your pages, go to Pages->All pages:

Then open the page on which you wish to add a comment section or disable it:

First, go to the top of the page and from the Screen Options menu make sure that there’s a tick on the Discussion option:

Then, scroll down to the bottom of the page where you should see a Discussion section with two checkboxes – Allow Comments and Allow trackbacks and pingbacks on this page. Remove the ticks of both:

Then, head to the top of the page and click on Update. This will apply and save your preferences.

Bulk Disable Comments on Pages

To remove the comment section on multiple pages at once, first, go to Pages->All Pages and notice the checkboxes next to each individual page:

Add a checkbox to all the pages you wish to edit and head to the Bulk actions menu right at the top of the list of your pages:

From there select Edit and click on Apply:

This will open a new section with various settings. From there locate the Comments drop-down menu and select Do Not Allow:

Then, click on Update, so you apply and save these changes.

The pages you’ve just edited will hide the comment section, depending on your choice.

Conclusion

There are many reasons why you might want to disable people from posting comments across your posts and pages – there can be a lot of comment spam, inappropriate comments, or simply too many of them.

Regardless of the reason you want to disable the comment section, WordPress provides you with valuable tools that can shape your website precisely the way you want it to look and function.

Related:

• How and Why to Set Up a WordPress Blog Page
• How to Create a New Page in WordPress
• What are the components of the WordPress Posts?

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In the following paragraphs, you will read how to access the footer widget settings and all the ways you can personalize it.

How to Edit Footer Widgets in WordPress

First, via your WordPress dashboard go to Appearance->Customize:

This will open your theme customization page. Once you are in, go to Widgets:

This will open all the available Widget settings. This menu and the available options may vary depending on the theme you selected for your website. In our case, it looks like this:

When you select which area you wish to edit, a new menu with options will appear. From here you can select what kind of a widget you wish to include in this particular section and customize it:

For this demonstration, we will include an All Pages list, contact info, short text about the website, and Social Media icons:

After a bit of tweaking, this is the final result:

Conclusion

Editing your website’s footer widgets is a great way to include more content on your pages and make it easier for your audience engages with it.

Related:

• What are WordPress Widgets?
• How to Use the WordPress Widgets on Your Site
• How to Customize Your WordPress Widgets

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How To Change Fonts in WordPress

Change Fonts via the WordPress Theme Customization Page

Log in to your WordPress dashboard and go to Appearance->Customize:

This will open the theme customization options. From here search for Typography or Fonts menu. In our case, we go to Theme Settings->Theme Typography:

Depending on the selected theme, various options will be available.

When you are ready with your setup, click on the blue Publish button at the top left of the screen. This will make WordPress apply and save the changes you’ve just made:

Change Fonts With a WordPress Plugin

In case you wish to experiment with different options, or the theme you use doesn’t allow font changes, try using a plugin.

There are numerous WordPress plugins that a specially created to give you countless options for customizing your site’s fonts:

To benefit from such versatility, install and activate a plugin. You can select whichever fits your needs and preferences. For this demonstration we will be using Easy Google Fonts:

When you have selected and installed a plugin of your choice, once again go to Appearance->Customize, locate the font settings and have a look at all the new options:

When you select a type of text you want to edit, numerous options will appear:

From these menus, you can fully customize your fonts: the family, its size, color schemes, and positioning. Via these settings, you can all types of texts on your pages – all types of headings and paragraph sections.

Spend some time experimenting and once you have made a setup to your liking, click on the blue Publish button at the upper left of the page. By doing so, WordPress will apply and save all the changes you just made:

Conclusion

Changing your site’s fonts can dramatically enhance the visual impact of your website, as well as the visitors’ engagement.

This is why it is highly advisable to try out different font styles and combinations, so you find out what works for your site and what  – does not.

If you are new to WordPress and wish to delve more into the platform’s functionality and create a beautiful and functional website, then do so with the ZETTAHOST WordPress guide! We’ve included everything you need to know and in no time you will have built your beautiful and fully functional website!

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• 17 Things You Need to Do Right After You’ve Installed WordPress
• How to Change Your WordPress Timezone
• How to Use Password Protection for Your WordPress Pages

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Here is how to do that.

How to Add External Link to the WordPress Menu

First, enter your admin dashboard and go to Appearance->Menus:

This will lead you to the Menus management page. From here choose which existing menu you will be editing. You can also start creating a new menu:

When you have chosen a menu to edit, from the Pages box on the left click on Custom Links:

Then, add the URL of your chosen page and then type down a Link Text that will mask the URL with a word or phrase of your choice (for this example, we will be pointing toward an article on Wikipedia):

Then click on Add to Menu. This will include the link in the Menu structure box:

You can click and drag the item, so you place it exactly where you wish and even make it a sub-menu:

When you are ready with the adjustments, click on the blue Save Menu at the bottom right of the page, so WordPress saves and applies the changes:

Now, open your site to see how the menu has turned out to be:

Conclusion

Although there are many ways to link to external pages, adding a URL in your menu might well be the right choice for you. WordPress includes such an option and ensures that you can modify your website and structure in any way possible.

If you are interested in knowing more about WordPress, then have a look at our free WordPress guide. There you will find everything about the platform and how to create a beautiful and functional website step by step.

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• How to Use Password Protection for Your WordPress Pages
• How to Customize Your WordPress Theme?
• How to Add Reviews to Your WordPress Website

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Along with other things such as customizing your WordPress theme and adding media to your pages, focusing on the small details can make your website stand out from the competition.

How to Create a Custom Scrollbar in WordPress

One of the fastest and easiest methods to customize your WordPress scrollbar is by using a dedicated plugin. For this demonstration, we will be using this method.

To do so, you should first select a suitable plugin and install it in WordPress. Here’s how:

1. Enter your WordPress dashboard and head to Plugins->Add New

2. Search for a suitable plugin and install it. We will use a simple plugin, called Scrollbar. However, you can use the one that fits your needs the best.

3. Enter the plugin’s settings, so you start customizing a scrollbar to your preferences. In our case, the settings page looks like this:

Make your changes and set up your preferences and hit Save changes. This will save your selected settings and apply them to your WordPress site:

After a bit of tweaking, the result on our pages looks like this:

To achieve the optimal visual and functional impact, spend your time and experiment with different scrollbar designs. Only by doing so, you can find out what works and what doesn’t.

If you want to know more about the plugins, then check out our dedicated article:

What is a WordPress Plugin?

Also, if you aim at making a functional and beautiful website that attracts customers and boosts conversions, then definitely check out our hosting services. ZETTAHOST can offer a wide range of hosting plans such as shared web hosting, WordPress hosting, semi-dedicated hosting, and many more.

If you have any kind of queries, then contact us and let us be your reliable partner in the world of digital!

Conclusion

Adding a custom scrollbar to your website is a very effective way to enhance the aesthetics of your pages and also enhance their functionality.

In the majority of cases, focusing on small details such as the scrollbar makes a good impression on your visitors and by doing so you can enhance the traffic to your site and the number of conversions.

Related:

• How to Customize Your WordPress Dashboard
• How to Customize Your WordPress Widgets
• How to Customize Your WordPress Theme?

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• Use the WordPress Theme Customizer
• Use a WordPress Plugin

How to Edit the WordPress Footer

Method 1: Edit the Footer With the Theme Customizer

The customizer is a dedicated WordPress feature that allows you to edit different site components. The customizer also allows you to make some changes to the footer. Here’s how.

First, via your WordPress Admin Panel, go to Appearance->Customize:

This will lead you to your theme customizer page:

Depending on the selected WordPress theme, this menu showcases a different set of options. In our case, by using the customizer, we can edit the footer menu section, add widgets, modify the texts that appear there, and change the color palette of the section.

Change the Colors of the Footer

To change the color scheme and adjust it to your liking, simply go to Footer options:

This will open a new menu with settings:

Simply change the color and then, click on the blue Publish button at the top left of the page, so you apply and save the changes:

Customize the Menu Section in Your Footer

To change the menu section, from the customizer, head towards Menus:

This will open the Menus options:

From here click on the Footer menu, and yet a new section with options will appear. From there you can add and remove menu items:

Use Widgets for the Footer Area

To use widgets, simply click on the Widgets menu, so the available options appear:

When you click on any of the options, a new window with available features will appear. From here you will select different features that would appear in the footer:

Method 2: Edit the Footer with a WordPress Plugin

To use plugins, you must first install and activate them. To do so, To do so, go to Plugins->Add New via your Dashboard:

This will open the plugins library page:

You can search for a suitable plugin via the search box at the top right of the page:

Take your time and browse all the suitable plugins until you find the one that might well fit your needs. For this example, we will be using Footer Putter.

When installed and activated, the plugin can be set up and used. This particular plugin adds a menu within the WordPress dashboard from where different settings can be accessed:

If you wish to improve your WordPress skills but aren’t sure what to do first, then have a look at our WordPress guide and learn everything about the platform!

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Conclusion

As with many other WordPress components, the footer is quite versatile and can be customized in any way you find suitable.

In fact, it is advisable to spend some time editing your footer, because this section provides a great opportunity to add useful information for your visitors and greatly enhance the user experience and increase the traffic to your website.

Related:

• How and Why to Set Up a WordPress Blog Page
• What is WordPress Cache?
• How to Customize Your WordPress Dashboard

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