hi im using wordpress and whenver i go to install a plugin on the admin site i get a file error and it doesnt work. then i tried downloading the zip and uploading it to install but i just get this "Unpacking the package…" and it doesnt budge. is there something that i am missing? looking to install something like googleanalytics to check the site hits
Here is something I just learned. If you bought your domain and it is hosted by Wordpress, you do not have the option to add plugins. I don't understand why, but that's their policy.
I'm using The Twenty Eleven Theme and I have purchased my own domain but still don't have a plug-in option in my dashboard. I think you commented on how to get the plug-ins option somewhere in this thread but I remain confused as to what needs to happen. I am trying to install an all-in-one SEO plug-in. Please help.
I don't know for sure what you mean by that. You paid money for a domain through wordpress? I didn't know they did that. If it has "word press" as part of your URL the answer is no. if you have an independant site (like your name dot com) and have a word press theme installed then the answer is yes. most people buy their domains through godaddy or network solutions. I don't recommend network solutions.they are expensive, upsell and hosting is incompatable with word press features
@benjaminkong If you are self-hosting the plugin section will be on the left hand side, as shown in the video, If your site is "free" and a wordpress site, with an address like Mysite wordpress com , then you won't have this capability. If you are self hosting (have it on your own domain) and you don't see this, maybe update your WP version.
@tosikuai what wordpress theme are you using? I mostly use "Thesis" and the "plugins" is on the left side about halfway down. I'm not familiar with all the themes, but if you let me know which one is installed I can probably help.
@tosikuai if you already have wordpress loaded onto the server at godaddy all you have to do is go to the plugin section of the dashboard and select "add new" I recommend at least getting "akismet" to control spammers, and "dofollow" to encourage comments. personally I also use "sexy bookmarks" "simple image link" and "Twitter tools" on all my sites.
@Rob1963 what do you have to upgrade, when you go to worpress upgrade it gives you options of what to buy, I already have a domain I renew. But I still see no plug in option on the left.
In order to have plugins You have to buy a domain, plus hosting and have wordpress uploaded to it. One way to get it uploaded is to use wordpress install expert dot com They do it for free if you sign up for hosting through their link. their hosting is through host gator which is the cheapest hosting service I've found.
@AlexPetersen1 You have to buy a domain, plus hosting and have wordpress uploaded to it. One way to get it uploaded is to use wordpress install expert dot com They do it for free if you sign up for hosting through their link. their hosting is through host gator which is the cheapest hosting service I've found.
Thanks for the video and instruction. How does WordPress decide on what page the plugin goes on. If I have a Landing Page with no plugins, can I put the plugins on another page? Thanks again!
@miklamx Plugins are a background item. Or maybe better a "behind the scenes" item. They don't show up anywhere, they just "do their thing" whatever that is. Maybe you mean how to place a widget? That's a whole nother conversation, and that has to do with changing the html for different placement of the widget.
hope that helped. If not, give more information and I may be able to get more detailed.
@jbrider555 it's impossible for me to tell. could be some coding issue or it didn't load right. I would try re-installing the plugin, or look for another plugin to try. sorry that's the best I can do without charging you for time.
@stormshadowz83 if your website url contains "word press" it's not self hosted. Free blogs, like those hosted on wordpress give you very little control over your site. self hosted sites give you total control. for under 100 bucks a year, you are in the drivers seat.
@leglenn23 it is in the dashboard on your control panel. If you are hosted by wordpress, you don't have the plugins option. If you are self-hosted, the plugins tab is on the left side of your dashboard.
Smart video. Thanks
CustomizeWordpress 2 months ago
how to install the page itself?
OmarVlogable 6 months ago
hi im using wordpress and whenver i go to install a plugin on the admin site i get a file error and it doesnt work. then i tried downloading the zip and uploading it to install but i just get this "Unpacking the package…" and it doesnt budge. is there something that i am missing? looking to install something like googleanalytics to check the site hits
BoomIconSports 6 months ago
Here is something I just learned. If you bought your domain and it is hosted by Wordpress, you do not have the option to add plugins. I don't understand why, but that's their policy.
Rob1963 6 months ago
I'm using The Twenty Eleven Theme and I have purchased my own domain but still don't have a plug-in option in my dashboard. I think you commented on how to get the plug-ins option somewhere in this thread but I remain confused as to what needs to happen. I am trying to install an all-in-one SEO plug-in. Please help.
wdbmculturalvibe 6 months ago
I bought a domain from wordpress does it mean i get to use the plug in feature
manucudifan 6 months ago
I don't know for sure what you mean by that. You paid money for a domain through wordpress? I didn't know they did that. If it has "word press" as part of your URL the answer is no. if you have an independant site (like your name dot com) and have a word press theme installed then the answer is yes. most people buy their domains through godaddy or network solutions. I don't recommend network solutions.they are expensive, upsell and hosting is incompatable with word press features
Rob1963 6 months ago
HI, i am using a free wordpress blog, i don't see the plug-in selection on my admin dashboard
benjaminkong 8 months ago
@benjaminkong If you are self-hosting the plugin section will be on the left hand side, as shown in the video, If your site is "free" and a wordpress site, with an address like Mysite wordpress com , then you won't have this capability. If you are self hosting (have it on your own domain) and you don't see this, maybe update your WP version.
Rob1963 8 months ago
@Rob1963 What a mean of WP? needed help. Tq
EugenePit 7 months ago
i cant find plug in on my
silirainable 8 months ago
hi txs for yr reply, i dont see "pulgin option" in my dashboard :( txs for yr great help
tosikuai 8 months ago
@tosikuai what wordpress theme are you using? I mostly use "Thesis" and the "plugins" is on the left side about halfway down. I'm not familiar with all the themes, but if you let me know which one is installed I can probably help.
Rob1963 8 months ago
i have bought domain and hosting through go daddy how do i upload that on WP? txs a lot
tosikuai 8 months ago
@tosikuai if you already have wordpress loaded onto the server at godaddy all you have to do is go to the plugin section of the dashboard and select "add new" I recommend at least getting "akismet" to control spammers, and "dofollow" to encourage comments. personally I also use "sexy bookmarks" "simple image link" and "Twitter tools" on all my sites.
Rob1963 8 months ago
@Rob1963 what do you have to upgrade, when you go to worpress upgrade it gives you options of what to buy, I already have a domain I renew. But I still see no plug in option on the left.
GallicWarsMixtapes 7 months ago
In order to have plugins You have to buy a domain, plus hosting and have wordpress uploaded to it. One way to get it uploaded is to use wordpress install expert dot com They do it for free if you sign up for hosting through their link. their hosting is through host gator which is the cheapest hosting service I've found.
Rob1963 9 months ago
hey i dont have the plugin thing at the left.........i use free wordpress so is there a way i can get it ?
JapAnimeHD 10 months ago
@JapAnimeHD No. the plug-ins are only an option if you host your own site. The free versions do not have the options.
Rob1963 10 months ago
@Rob1963 .....and is there a a way can use a player with the free wordpres???
JapAnimeHD 10 months ago
@Rob1963
If i buy a domain, will that Upgrade me so im able to add Plugins?
Thanks
AlexPetersen1 9 months ago
@AlexPetersen1 You have to buy a domain, plus hosting and have wordpress uploaded to it. One way to get it uploaded is to use wordpress install expert dot com They do it for free if you sign up for hosting through their link. their hosting is through host gator which is the cheapest hosting service I've found.
Rob1963 9 months ago
@Rob1963
Thanks mann.
AlexPetersen1 9 months ago
Thanks for the video and instruction. How does WordPress decide on what page the plugin goes on. If I have a Landing Page with no plugins, can I put the plugins on another page? Thanks again!
miklamx 1 year ago
@miklamx Plugins are a background item. Or maybe better a "behind the scenes" item. They don't show up anywhere, they just "do their thing" whatever that is. Maybe you mean how to place a widget? That's a whole nother conversation, and that has to do with changing the html for different placement of the widget.
hope that helped. If not, give more information and I may be able to get more detailed.
Rob1963 1 year ago
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slippocket3 1 year ago
I uploaded a calendar and activated it but it does not show up on the page. What do I do to get that to happen?
jbrider555 1 year ago
@jbrider555 it's impossible for me to tell. could be some coding issue or it didn't load right. I would try re-installing the plugin, or look for another plugin to try. sorry that's the best I can do without charging you for time.
Rob1963 1 year ago
@jbrider555 It can be found in the posts menue on the left of the dashboard. I want a calendar for my page. Thank you for your reply Rob.
jbrider555 1 year ago
sorry, what do you mean by self-hosted?
stormshadowz83 1 year ago
@stormshadowz83 if your website url contains "word press" it's not self hosted. Free blogs, like those hosted on wordpress give you very little control over your site. self hosted sites give you total control. for under 100 bucks a year, you are in the drivers seat.
RobertE63 1 year ago
@RobertE63 ok.. now i understand.. thanks robert. :)
stormshadowz83 1 year ago
how to get the plugins menu??
leglenn23 1 year ago
@leglenn23 it is in the dashboard on your control panel. If you are hosted by wordpress, you don't have the plugins option. If you are self-hosted, the plugins tab is on the left side of your dashboard.
Rob1963 1 year ago
Hey! hmmmmm! I don't have an plugins thing under my apperances! What should I do??
Could u please help me??
akasha466 1 year ago
@akasha466
I have the same problem, have you figured it out yet?
flaper41 1 year ago