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WordPress 4.8: What’s New and Notable in the Latest Release

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Back in May we gave readers a sneak peek, thanks to WP Beginner editorial staff, of what was coming down the line with WordPress 4.8. Frequent users of WordPress will at once recognize a new element that they’ve been asking for: Media Widgets. In the previous article we mentioned the addition of a Visual Editor widget for text.

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The Magnificent Seven: Great WordPress Features Worth Checking Out

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Manipulate that Widget. Divided into boxes known as “dashboard widgets,” by clicking on “Screen Options” you can show or hide them as well as drag and drop them into an arrangement of your choosing on the dashboard. Speaking of widgets, even WordPress beginners are aware of how easy it is to drag and drop them into their sidebars.

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Screen Play: Creating A Full-Width Page in WordPress

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Sure, most themes come with choices of fonts, colors, sidebar and widget designs and more, but to make more monumental and noticeable alterations many users find themselves lost. There are two ways to go about making a full-width page, both of which are quick and easier and suitable even for those who are beginners to WordPress.

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On the Move: Great Drag-and-Drop Plugins for Easy Site Customization

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Fortunately, there’s also some tried-and-true technology that greatly aids in customizing your site: it’s the drag-and-drop process, and anyone who has even touched a computer in their life is probably aware of how it works: click on an icon or image, hold down the button and move it to wherever one wishes.

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Useful Hacks, Tricks & Tips for WordPress Users: Part 1

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That said, the folks at WP Beginner have compiled an impressive list of creative shortcuts and work-arounds that can really up a user’s game and make the process of designing, launching and administering a WordPress site infinitely more seamless and easy. Then go to “Appearance, Widgets” and add a text widget to your sidebar.

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The Picture Show: The Best WordPress Themes for Video Ventures

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Most are free and many are easy to use for beginners, but don’t be afraid to call in some help from the WordPress experts if you’re unsure of how to install and launch them or if you need a tutorial on how to safely and efficiently administer the themes.

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Money Matters: Creating a Donation Form for Your WordPress Site

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WPForms, a drag-and-drop application, is certainly one of the most widely used as it’s great for beginners, offers an easy-to-use and understand interface and comes with pre-built templates that include multiple choices for donation forms. To begin—as it is with so much in WordPress world—grab yourself a plugin.

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