Plugin Suggestion – Information Directory
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I hope someone here can help me. I am after a plugin that will make a simple site. Basically, I just want to have categories and “tip resources” in each category. Let’s use for example “<Example Job> Tips”. Okay, so this will be tips for people who work at that job. Each tip will be between maybe 1-3 sentences. Like I said, I want to have categories for them and a very good search that can also search the tip contents and not just the title of them. What do you think would be best? Maybe it’s actually a template/theme I need instead of a plugin? Whatever it may be, I am happy to hear the suggestions. Hopefully something that is easy to put together because this is just a personal project to help some people I work with. Thanks!
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Hey there –
You’ll be able to do this with a free site on WordPress.com from our basic editor – no plugins needed to build a site menu like what has been described. Our personal plan would give you some additional storage space, and a custom domain to help with SEO and brand awareness.
Here’s some tips to help you get started.
Welcome to WordPress.com! Whether you want to start a blog, build a website for your small business, or something in between, a few basics apply to every site you’re looking to create. You can use this guide to learn: How to add content, like posts and pages, to your site. How to use the Block Editor. How to use the Site Editor to make site-wide changes like adding a menu. TheWrite back with more questions. We’re happy to help.
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So I just create categories and then make those short tips as posts? Is there any theme/template that would look best for that which may come to mind? I only ask because I did not know quite what to type in to search for this type of information resource site. Thanks again in advance.
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Hi there!
So I just create categories and then make those short tips as posts?
Yes, exactly. You can even create separate pages and insert the Blog Posts block, which can be configured to display posts from specific categories only. Please check out the article below to find out more about using the Block Posts block:
Use the Blog Post block to insert a list or grid of up to 100 blog posts (or pages, testimonials, or projects!) on any page. You can choose to show content based on category, author, or tag, display featured images or excerpts, change the text color, and more. Add the Blog Posts BlockBlock ToolbarBlock WidthViewsMedia LocationImage ShapeBlock SettingsStylesDisplay SettingsFeatured Image SettiWhile the default posts page is easier to set up, creating a custom posts page is a great option if you want to customize the look of your separate blog posts page. This guide provides a couple of options that you can use to create a custom blog page for your website. Create a Custom Blog Page Start by creating a new page. You can add all the blocks you need to customize your blog pageIs there any theme/template that would look best for that which may come to mind?
You can actually choose any of the recent themes from our theme gallery. The themes listed near the top are built to work with the block editor/site editor, so you can change their layout manually as well. It may be useful to check out the basics of using the Site Editor:
With the Site Editor, you can design everything on your site — from the header right down to the footer — using blocks. Before the Site Editor, many fundamental elements of your site’s design (like the header, sidebars, page content, and more) were all determined by your theme. With the Site Editor, you can access a whole new level of control over your site’s appearance! When to Use the SiWe also have tons of resources available here: https://wordpress.com/learn – I strongly recommend checking out the free courses. They will give you a great starting point so you feel familiar with the tools available to you to build your site on WordPress.com.
Hope that helps!
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