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Quick WordPress & Elementor Guide

1. Accessing WordPress Admin

Step 1: Go to the Login Page

  • Open your browser and enter your website’s URL followed by /wp-admin.
    • For example: https://yourwebsite.com/wp-admin

Step 2: Enter Your Credentials

  • Username: Your admin username (or email).
  • Password: Your WordPress admin password.

Step 3: Login

  • Click the "Log In" button.
  • If successful, you will be directed to the WordPress Dashboard.

Tips:

  • Use the “Remember Me” option for quicker access.
  • Reset your password by clicking “Lost your password?” if needed.

2. Editing Text & Images with Elementor

Step 1: Open the Page with Elementor

  • From the WordPress Dashboard, go to Pages or Posts.
  • Find the page/post you wish to edit and click on "Edit with Elementor".

Step 2: Editing Text

  • Once in Elementor, click directly on the text block you want to change.
  • Modify the text in the Text Editor panel on the left side.
  • You can change font size, color, and style by selecting the Style tab.

Step 3: Editing Images

  • Click on the image you wish to change.
  • In the left panel, click the Choose Image button.
  • Upload a new image or select one from the Media Library.
  • Adjust image size, alignment, and other settings in the Style tab.

Step 4: Save Changes

  • Once edits are complete, click Update in the bottom left corner to save changes.
  • To see your changes live, use the Preview Changes option.

3. General WordPress Operations

a. Creating a New Page/Post

  • From the Dashboard, go to Pages > Add New or Posts > Add New.
  • Enter a title, add content, and use Elementor for design.
  • Once done, click Publish to make it live.

b. Managing the Media Library

  • Go to Media > Library to view all uploaded images, videos, and documents.
  • You can add new media by clicking Add New and dragging files to upload.

c. Managing Plugins

  • Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins to view all installed plugins.
  • Use Activate or Deactivate to manage plugin status.
  • For new plugins, click Add New, search for the desired plugin, and install it.

d. Managing Users

  • Go to Users > All Users to view existing users.
  • To add a new user, click Add New, enter their information, set a role (e.g., Editor, Contributor), and save.

e. Updating WordPress

  • Go to Dashboard > Updates to check for updates.
  • Update WordPress core, themes, and plugins regularly to maintain security and performance.

f. Managing Menus

  • Go to Appearance > Menus.
  • Add new pages, links, or categories to your navigation.
  • Drag and drop items to rearrange them.

4. Basic Troubleshooting Tips

  • Clear Cache: If changes aren’t visible, clear your browser cache or the site cache.
  • Check Permissions: Ensure you have the correct role to make changes (Admin/Editor).
  • Backup: Always create a backup before making major changes to your site.

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Quick WordPress & Elementor Guide
METANOW SHPK, Gleni Isaku March 7, 2025

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