Postings
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On my menu I have different subtitles such as: ‘travel,’ ‘beauty,’ etc. How would I redirect a post to one of those?
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Hi there,
Check this link on steps as to how you can add a menu item and link them to blog post.
https://en.support.wordpress.com/menus/Hope this helps.
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@vijjisite
Static pages are not dynamic category pages and in that menu bar what do you see?.
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This is a one or the other situation. You have two choices on any blog
(1) All posts on the front page.
(2) Or a static front page http://en.support.wordpress.com/pages/front-page/ and all posts on a different page.By default the front page of a blog displays all published posts in reverse chronological order with the most recently published post on top. When we publish a post on WordPress software the software automatically creates the same entry in the Archives, and on the dynamic (automatically updating) Categories and Tags pages in accord with the Categories and Tags we assign to that post.
So when we create custom menu and add the dynamic (automatically updating) category pages to that custom menu we create the appearance (not the reality) of posting to more than one page.
You need to be aware that:
1. There are differences between posts and pages described here
https://en.support.wordpress.com/post-vs-page/2. There are differences between static pages we bloggers create https://en.support.wordpress.com/pages/ that will not automatically update, and dynamic category pages created by the software when you publish a post which will automatically update https://en.support.wordpress.com/category-pages/.
3. We organize posts by category assignment prior to publication. http://en.support.wordpress.com/posts/categories/ and when we publish posts the dynamic category pages they automatically display on are determined by the categories we assign to them.
So the process you need to use is:
a. Assign Categories to your Posts. https://en.support.wordpress.com/posts/categories
b. Create a custom menu https://en.support.wordpress.com/menus/#1-create-a-custom-menu
c. Add only the dynamic category page links into the custom menu that you want to appear in that menu https://en.support.wordpress.com/menus/view-all/#adding-category-pages and arrange them as you wish them to appear https://en.support.wordpress.com/menus/view-all/#changing-the-order-creating-sub-menus
d. Create pages and sub-pages for static content, not for posts https://en.support.wordpress.com/pages/
e. Add any custom links and other items like static pages and sub-pages into your custom menu
https://en.support.wordpress.com/menus/view-all/#adding-custom-links https://en.support.wordpress.com/menus/view-all/#adding-pages
and arrange them as you wish them to appear https://en.support.wordpress.com/menus/view-all/#changing-the-order-creating-sub-menusPlease see https://en.support.wordpress.com/customizer/
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@vijjisite
Hang in there. You were on the right track but the most confusing thing for bloggers is understanding the differences between static pages and dynamic category pages, and many donèt know the differences between pages and post either. That is why I provide such a detailed response. It gets worse … lol :D but if you develop a thick skin then you can handle it, right. ;) -
@timethief ..
Trying to be more detailed but like you said it takes a little learning.
Sometimes its confusing to know if a blogger is newbie or has basic knowledge. So sometimes not sure where do draw the line.
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@vijjisite
Understood and that is why I click the member link and explore any earlier threads do tag searches and Google searches etc. before answering. -
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@vijjisite
I clearly did not intend to become your coach. I do not like coaching new Volunteers at all but you are welcome. ;) -
@timetheif
I really don’t mind having a coach/mentor . One can learn faster.
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@vijjisite
One can learn even more by clicking the member link. One can see if there are duplicate threads answered or unanswered. One can also ascertain when it may be wise to steer clear of posting into a thread and let an experienced Volunteer answer it instead.Generally, if one cannot provide a correct, complete and actionable answer it is best not to post anything at all and to simply subscribe to the thread and learn. That is especially true in money matters for domains, refunds, upgrades etc.
If a blogger is has become argumentative in a thread wherein another Volunteer has tried to help and is insulting the Volunteer, or if any blogger posts a thread and is ranting about anything it is best to steer clear.
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P.S. Never respond in a spam thread. Most are bots and those that are human can become trolls almost instantly. Tag the thread with modlook and spammer in the sidebar and move to another thread.
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I do subscribe to many threads without answering even when I feel I know the answer because I want to see how its handled.
In this particular question, when I was posting, I did not think my answer would be incomplete, thats why I tried to answer. And you explained why it would need more details.about having a coach and learning fast, that was just a humorous followup comment to what you said in the previous post.
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@vijjisite
I’m a reluctant mentor. :( I do not like coaching new Volunteers at all but you are welcome, I suppose. ;) -
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