Turn off page title

Hide the title of a page (it will still show up in the browser title bar and elsewhere – this doesn’t make it private, just keeps it from being the first thing on the page). While editing a page using the block editor, click the Genesis Icon in the upper right Check the “Hide Title” … Read more

The new block editor

At some point we will start using the new block editor to edit WordPress posts and pages. (It’s also sometimes called the “Gutenberg” editor). You’ll be able to keep using the old editor indefinitely (although some day it may go away), but advanced page layouts will be with the new editor (and you can use … Read more

To switch to the block editor

On the lower right of a page or post, click the “Switch to Block Editor” link If that option isn’t there, click “Screen Options” in the upper right and make sure the “Editor” option is checked Then look for the “Switch to Block Editor” option again

Hide ads on a category archive page

By default, ads show up on category archive pages, but you can hide them. Navigate to the category page and click “Edit Category” in the top bar Near the bottom of the category editing screen, find the “Show ads” switch By default it is set to “show” (ads will be visible), but you can click … Read more

Podcast episode settings

By default, WordPress chooses an audio file or files to put into its podcast feed – this isn’t always right because sometimes you need to choose a specific piece of audio or are using a third party podcast hosting solution. Important note: WordPress is often a little slow to process audio. If any of the steps … Read more

Create a YouTube live video

You can schedule the video without an encoder, but before going live you’ll need to set up an encoder. Go to YouTube.com and make sure you’re using the right account Click on the account icon in the upper right of the screen Check the account that shows at the top of the dropdown to make sure … Read more

Encoder setup for live streaming to Facebook and YouTube

Usually used after setting up Facebook and YouTube events Facebook Live video instructions YouTube live video instructions Overview of signal flow for streaming to web/social platforms Things to consider before you start: Copyright: most social platforms have automated ways of identifying audio (and sometimes visual) copyrighted material. Even if we have all the proper permissions … Read more

Create a Facebook Live video

You can schedule the video without an encoder, but before going live you’ll need to set up an encoder. Go to “Publishing Tools” for the Facebook page Keep crossposting in mind when you choose the page to stream from – KTOO has the most expansive crossposting set up (as of the beginning of 2019), so it’s … Read more

Filing photos to WordPress

Besides embedding images in stories, you can also file photos that might be useful for future news stories independently. Log in to WordPress If you don’t have a login, contact KTOO digital services or an editor Click on “Media” in the left hand menu Upload images with one of the following two methods: Click the … Read more

Add new program to online radio schedule

Adding a program to the online radio schedule using Composer. This can be used when the schedule changes to a new program in a certain slot, but it’s also a good way to have a special program replace something in the usual schedule without messing up the repetition on the regularly scheduled programming. Log into Composer … Read more