How to export a CVS file from phpMyAdmin

Overview

Sometimes it is very handy to be able to export a CSV (Comma Separated Value) from your database. Perhaps you want to use your spread sheet program to quickly alter some of the fields or you want to quickly add new rows (e.g. products) without having to go through your administration interface. Here is an easy set of instructions to help you on your way.

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How to edit a page in WordPress using the classic editor

The question comes up from website owners often enough that I have decided to create an instruction page on how to edit one of your WordPress (WP) pages.

Structural Overview

First things first, let me give you a birds eye view of the difference between pages and posts. In WP a “Page” is a part of your website that stays fairly static. You may change the pictures or text occasionally but as opposed to “Posts” they are the structure of your website. For example, your “About Us” page or your “Contact Us” page. On the other hand, “Posts” are what would be considered your blog. Sometimes posts are used for something other than a blog, for example, product listings, but you can think of it as a type of page that you will create often. Posts can be organized with categories and tags and can be displayed either on a category archive page or on a page of posts. These are typically shown with the newest at the top.

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Adding New slides to Portfolio Slideshow Pro

If you are using the WordPress Plugin “Portfolio Slideshow” in your website, here is a brief to do list for adding new images to your slideshow: Note: This plugin is no longer supported

How to add a 301 redirect to your .htaccess file.

This is a quick tutorial on how to permanently redirect a page within your website to another page either in a sub-domain or to a new site all together.  The reason you might do this is, as in the case of one of my clients, you have set up a new shopping cart on a …

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