How to install a new theme for WordPress

A theme is a fundamental aspect of design if your site is built on WordPress. This is what the development of your website usually begins with. This article contains instructions on changing your WordPress theme: for cPanel paper_lantern theme for cPanel x3 theme for cPanel paper_lantern theme: theme installation via WordPress dashboard (automated) theme installation […]

How to add a favicon to a WordPress website

Favicon (also called site icon) is a small image that appears next to your website title in the browser. It helps your visitors to identify your website: This increases your company brand recognition among your frequent users. It also improves your website usability and user experience. When searching on the internet, most users have many […]

How to manage plugins in WordPress

A plugin is a component intended for extension of the software capabilities and features. It offers various custom functions and allows maximizing website flexibility, so that each user can adapt the site to his/her specific needs. WordPress plugins are available in different sources, a great range of free plugins can be found in the Official […]

cPanel shared hosting account transfer to Naija Domains

If your existing hosting account has cPanel and is active, our technicians may migrate the account for you. However, in order for us to assist you with the transfer your account should meet the following requirements: 1. Your account with the old provider should be active for at least 3 days after the transfer assistance […]

How to disable WordPress plugins

There are three common ways to disable WordPress plugins – via admin dashboard, cPanel File manager and website database. In this guide we will cover each option: for cPanel paper_lantern theme for cPanel x3 theme for cPanel paper_lantern theme: disable plugins via WordPress dashboard disable plugins via File Manager disable plugins via website database disable […]

How to flush WordPress caching plugins

A caching plugin is one of the website optimization methods that speed up the loading of your site. What it basically does is it makes a static copy of your dynamic site to reduce server rendering times. You need to regularly clear the cache of such plugins as it may display the old version of […]

How to change the WordPress site address (URL)

This guide will show you how you can change URL for your WordPress-based website. You may find it helpful when moving your WordPress installation from a subfolder or changing the main domain for your cPanel account. It is possible to change the website URL in your WordPress admin dashboard following these steps: 1. Log in […]

How to set up WordPress Contact Form 7

Contact Form 7 is one of the most popular WordPress contact form plugins. Once installed, you can manage it in the WordPress Dashboard > Contact > Contact Forms > Edit: Inside this menu, you can create new contact forms for different parts of your website and edit the existing ones via the Edit option: The […]

How to back up a WordPress site using CodeGuard

Code Guard makes it very easy for WordPress users to keep their blogs backed up. You can have your blog backed up in the following way: Click on the Add WordPress site button in the main menu:  Download the plugin: Install it in your WordPress admin area in the following way: 1. Log into your […]

How to set up HTTPS for WordPress

In this article we will provide you with basic steps regarding making your WordPress website working via a secure web protocol and some methods of removing insecure content which is preventing the “green padlock” to show when an SSL certificate is installed. The first and only requirement before proceeding with this guide is to have […]