{"id":22,"date":"2012-06-18T13:00:42","date_gmt":"2012-06-18T20:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/edtechdev\/help\/"},"modified":"2012-06-21T20:17:06","modified_gmt":"2012-06-21T20:17:06","slug":"help","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/help\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How can I create a blog?<\/h2>\n
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  1. Login to WordPress@VIU at http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/wp-login.php<\/a>\u00a0or using the Login links in the right sidebar.<\/li>\n
  2. Access the create new blog page by clicking\u00a0on the link or by going to\u00a0http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/wp-signup.php<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. You should now be at the blog creation page. First choose a domain name for your blog (this will be your unique URL), for example, lib1201 (a course number), then enter a title for your blog. (* The title of your blog can always be changed, but you cannot edit your domain name (URL).)<\/li>\n
  4. To keep your blog out of internet search results, check the No button under Privacy.<\/li>\n
  5. Click the Create Site button.<\/li>\n
  6. Congratulations, you have just created a blog!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Is there a limit on how many blogs I can create?<\/h2>\n

    We have currently set the limit on blogs to 5.<\/p>\n

    Where can I find help or guidelines for writing a blog?<\/h2>\n

    You can find “Best Practice’s for Blog Posting” at WordPress\u2019s Help screen on Writing Blog Posts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    What is the difference between a tag and a category?<\/h2>\n

    Each post in WordPress is filed under a category. Thoughtful categorization allows posts to be grouped with others of similar content and aids in the navigation of a site.<\/p>\n

    A tag is a keyword which describes all or part of a Post. Think of it like a Category, but smaller in scope. A post may have several tags, many of which relate to it only peripherally. Like Categories, Tags are usually linked to a page which shows all posts having the same tag. Unlike Categories, Tags can be created on-the-fly, by simply typing them into the tag field.<\/p>\n

    Tags can also be displayed in “clouds” which show large numbers of Tags in various sizes, colors, etc. This allows for a sort of total perspective on the blog, allowing people to see the sort of things your blog is about most.<\/p>\n

    Many people confuse Tags and Categories, but the difference is easy: Categories generally don’t change often, while your Tags usually change with every Post.<\/p>\n

    What is the difference between a page and a post?<\/h2>\n

    A post is a chronological, journal style entry that has a date and time. A page is a more static type of entry and has the feel of a traditional website. Most blogs have posts on the homepage, but with WordPress you can assign one of your pages to the homepage. This will allow your WordPress blog to look more like a website.<\/p>\n

    How can I password-protect my blog posts or make them private?<\/h2>\n

    To make a particular post private, follow these steps when you are editing your post:<\/p>\n

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    1. Navigate to the Publish module on the right side of the page. (The Publish module is used to set who can read your posts.)<\/li>\n
    2. Under the Visibility area you can choose to make your post either:\u00a0\n