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- microkorg0
OK, another WP/YouTube question.
Is there a way to force YouTube videos to be added as media to a page or embedded show at the maximum resolution?
I've see tutorials saying to add ?vq=hd1080 to the end of the URL or within the embed code but this doesn't seen to work.
?vq=highres is seemingly the code for 4K
It seems thought that the YouTube player detects the size of the current embedded player on page and if its smaller than the 4K or HD size then it won't show that resolution of the video.
This is a royal pain in the arse as I'm wanting a wordpress site that can host 360 VR videos. And at the moment they won't play if someone comes to the site - they have to arse about with the player settings to get it to work.
:S
- the dimensions of the iframe container count as resolution reference. and try hd720sted
- Will try the 720 but think it has to be more for 360VR.
Iframe not in the page it's a bespoke player in the thememicrokorg - 1am here so will get back onto the troubleshooting tomorrowmicrokorg
- fitvidsjs.com ?Mattjanz3n
- ah lol, so actually you don't have real control over the player. can you give me some url to check out what's going on?sted
- no control over player. sorry can't give the URL. its a hush hush project till launch.microkorg
- RW0
Anyone know of a WP theme that allows a simple large logo mid screen, with full screen BG image and then some social links underneath?
- Like a web page, you mean?detritus
- I guess... except that I need some WP functionality like Ecwid shop etc. Just want a theme that allows a Bg image and large logo overlay and social linksRW
- look up holding page templates on themeforest.commicrokorg
- Thanks will take a look now :)RW
- sounds like a simple splash page?pockets
- coming soon plugin with custom pagepockets
- this one is just perfect:
https://wordpress.or…sted - make your own :)dconstrukt
- microkorg0
GETTING YOUTUBE 360 VIDEOS WORKING ON WORDPRESS
If you've read any of the previous threads you'll have seen that I was having bother with a bought theme. When I was embedding a 360 video (the embed is automatically sniffed when you post url or yt embed in post) in a post.
What was happening was YT was looking at the size of the iframe the video was in then stripping the screen size down which meant that the 360 feature wasn't working.
My theme starts with the video smaller then when you click to play it goes larger.
Way I've got round this after lots of faffing about was to put 4K dimensions into the embed code given by YT and add that into the post.
e.g
<iframe width="4096" height="2160" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/***************" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Found that my theme would keep the video sizes that it originally had visually but YT thought it was larger so shows the video at 4K resolution :)
- microkorg0
To AKISMET or not to AKISMET?
That is the question!Is Akismet the best choice for helping to protect a wordpress based site?
Wordpress sites seem to be an easy target for hacking, spamming etc as once you've found a key to one site then you can perhaps get into a lot more.
Are there any other back door locks to be bolting on?
- remove admin logins, make sure the db suffix isnt wp_, install wordfence and securi, akismet couldnt hurt either..heard negatives about the 2 plugins i just...pockets
- mentioned but i think they are decentpockets
- Something like 70% of hacked installs are compromised because of out of date wp core or plugins. Updating your site is a huge security task.noneck
- ithemes security is solid, i use it on all my wp sites.moldero
- good wp hosts will give you backups for rollback, that's great too if all else failsmoldero
- Askimet is a spam prevention tool not a security plugin.fadein11
- by remove admin logins i take it you mean remove the login with "admin" as the username?microkorg
- it just helps prevent spam comments. you need to keep up[dating everything ASAP, thats how they get in ,with old stuff they find vulnerabilities in.dconstrukt
- microkorg0
More Wordpress chat ...
What backup solutions would you recommend?
BackupBuddy
Backup Guard
Backup & restore Dropboxanything else worth checking out?
dont mind saving to dropbox or google drive so that its safe OFF the server
- I use BackupBuddy. Works good.noneck
- Will backup buddy backup other databases on the server as well, or just the wordpress database?dbloc
- Pretty sure just the WP database.noneck
- move to managed wp host, we use flywheel its awesome.Mattjanz3n
- backuobuddy. well worth it. does backups, migration, offsite...ArmandoEstrada
- cheersmicrokorg
- BackupWordpress. And why bother with Dropbox? Also - any decent host provides regular backups of the database and files.fadein11
- duplicatorpockets
- slinky0
ok, so THEY want to have their wordpress site multilinqual. Only in Spanish/Portuguese. I've tried some of the translation plugins, and because some of the content (forms, etc) will be pulled in via iframe, the plugins obviously will not translate those, and also obviously the plugins will not dynamically change image based content to the alternate language versions. (The iframe content and images will have alternate lang versions available.)
Also, the client will provide the content in the alternate languages themselves...
is my best route to have multiple WP installs of the same site for the other languages?
i am mostly new to WP because i have not touched it in like 10 years.
- sorry but you have to use wp multisitested
- but if it's just 2 languages there are some plugins what can handle the content properlysted
- https://wpml.org/sted
- thanks sted. but its not just the content that is in wordpress, but i also need to be able change the iframe link and images to match each langslinky
- sounds like i need wp multisite..slinky
- slinky0
i need some recommendations for hosting companies that do really well with WordPress sites... right now we have client site set up on SiteGround.com and not too happy with how slow server has become and their support is not that great.
- fast, backups, but not cheap
https://mediatemple.…moIdero - I use itmoIdero
- yup I use (mt)dbloc
- I hear WP Engine is gooddbloc
- SiteGround geez those are some next level scumbags... 1and1 lol :) and good luck moving the sites...sted
- Sted, have personal experience with siteground?slinky
- wp and sharedhosting, and both suck. don't know what network connection they have but if you don't use cloudflarecdn it's like using a hosting in australiasted
- and if you registered a domain @ shitground be prepared that they will do almost everything to keep you as clientsted
- we have a couple hundred sites on getflywheel.com I wrote in a different thread some more details about them.Mattjanz3n
- I still use MT for all my sites, never have issues...dconstrukt
- I like FlyWheel's websitedbloc
- fast, backups, but not cheap
- slinky0
ok. So looks like i definitely need to either use Multisite or to clone the WP installation. Does anyone see any benefits of one over the others? Is Multisite more challenging technically? Right now i am leaning towards cloning the WP install and it might be easier and quicker.
- I've used WPML to do this. You create separate pages/posts for each language, so it should work.noneck
- Even with iframe links and images, as long as it's in the content editor, or with ACF, you should be golden.noneck
- If your language content is in the theme, you might be fucked, but I'd be surprised.noneck
- pockets0
whats a shortcode to display all products on one page in LIST VIEW?
this shit doesnt work
[products orderby=”date” view="list" columns=”1″ ]
- that's sort of theme dependent, isn't it? Shortcode is just a function call.monNom
- shortcodes are not a standart. You need => https://premium.wpmu…Beeswax
- talks about woo, and [products] sh will not work for that, use the [product_category] or custom for all.sted
- Nathan_Adams0
@slinky
If it's just one translation, I'd use ACF to create a second content field on each page/post (and a duplicate of any other custom field you've added).
Load up both in the page template, each wrapped in a div (say <div class="english">English Content</div><div class="spanish">Spanish Content</div>, set them both to display:none. Then make a small nav to switch between the two, using javascript to make which ever language is selected visible.
- oey0
Hi,
was asked by a housemate of mine if I had any interest to make the web page for the Theater Academy she's working for.
They already have a page made with Wordpress and would like to continue to have it in Wordpress because they want to update it themselves.
Actually she had asked me before if I would recommend any other CMS instead of Wordpress and I replied that for what she was describing there was no alternative to it.
What they would like to do is to update the page with past events, announce future events, update photos, update info for courses, blog entries, online contact, forms...everything they want to do by themselves.
Easy to use and reliable.
Thing is that I never did so from scratch, it would be my first serious job and they just quit on a webdesigner who was working for them and he has like 20 years of experience.
It wasn't working for them and they need someone that can do what they need, something that for me seems more that I can immediately offer specially cause they need it now.
They want to change what they have which for them is sort of okay in looks but not okay for them to use.
They would have something totally new.
I'm checking how I could possibly approach this.
Should I use a theme?
Is it lazy?
Do it from scratch with HTML/CSS and JS?Should I transfer the domain to my server and have it there?
I could I use all the pages they have with the events and photos into a new webpage and so on...I just finished my training and seems a good opportunity.
I did some minor things for friends in Wordpress.I think I should take the gig but would like to ask you waht kind of advice you can give me in matters of method and approach.
I don't have a clue how long this can take and how I could make a deal and how much to charge as well.
I live in Germany by the way and I'm happy with all the input I can get to be able to go for it!
- this job sounds perfect for a theme, I presume there is little budget. If you use a theme though be wary of complex all singing ones - they tend to be harderfadein11
- to customise as the code can be quite complex. 'Responsive' is a good basic starting point theme that is v.easy to work out.fadein11
- I don't normally use themes if budget allows but have worked on similar projects to this many times and sometimes starting with a basic theme will enable you tofadein11
- make some money and if you use a basic one you can make it look however you like. Add a slider, galleries etc... if that is what they want.fadein11
- No need to transfer to your server if they are happy with what they have - just get full control panel access to their hosting package.fadein11
- wow fadein11!! i read your comment before in some thread it would be lazy. I thank you very much for your input!!oey
- Concrete5 is an excellent alternative to Wordpress. It's all I use. I hate Wordpress.ESKEMA
- ok.sted
- If you're not sure because you've never done it, try it on your own first before committing. Take a weekend and hack something together to be suremonNom
- Better to be honest than to over promise and under deliver.monNom
- Thanks ESKEMA gonna check that. Client wants Wordpress though.oey
- thanks monNom really good suggestion. she knows me and we talked a bit and obviously I'm gonna be fully honest about it.oey
- Theme that uses calendar pro pluginHayoth
- calendar pro will work with any theme.fadein11
- or event manager - loads of options for the events... if you need to keep it simple just create categories for posts for future, current, past events etc. justfadein11
- keep things simple if little budget. underpromise and overdeliver if possible always.fadein11
- ha just read nomoms comment - totally. especially on little jobs like this - can end up being real losers if not careful.fadein11
- Create a detailed statement of work (SOW) detailing all project spects, rounds of revision on wireframes, design, dev, include budget & scheduleshellie
- Client deliverables & ur deliverables. Sign prior 2 start. Work off what your statement of work reads. Charge for anything out of scope as chang ordershellie
- I'm doing a project exactly like this for an interior designer. Wordpress cos they don't currently have any CMS and basic theme altered.shellie
- All their inspiration is competitor sites i know are built on wordpress themes. No need to totally reinvent the wheel if that's what they want.shellie
- Good luck, OeyGnash
- thanks you people!!! I will talk with my housemate, remind you that I have 70, and ask for her to draw a list of what they want.oey
- check it and then meet to discuss. for them also to show me what's not working and how they would it like to be working.oey
- really good advices. I'm really inclined to do it. but maybe have to convince them to invest in a theme and some plugins. all depends how much money per yearoey
- ...and all the functionalities they want. lets see how it works how with the meetings and I'll keep you posted!oey
- thanks again!oey
- Themes and plugins cost v.little so not really any investment. Just build the small cost into your quote.fadein11
- Ranger0
I've got a problem with a now unsupported plugin but it's the only one I can find that does what I need. It worked fine when the theme used an ID for the header but since a big update the theme now uses a class instead.
How can I add an ID back into the header div within Wordpress?
- edit and add what you need in the header.php in the theme directory...(or in the file where your header div is).uan
- dconstrukt0
curious if anyone's tried this plugin... looks pretty cool.
- Looks like it would add a ton of bloat to your site.noneck
- oey0
Right now, after all the great input I received here I'm checking WP themes and examples that might suit.
Any suggestions?
- mekk2
Oey,
I like you. This is why I want to give you this honest advice:
Obviously you have absolutely no experience in the dev field, it seem like you haven't heard of proper alternatives. Your simple domain questions reveal that you have no understanding of databases and DNS.
Your client wants stuff that is not doable with stock Wordpress and you have to rely on extensions and it seem like you aren't able to template well.
"Should I use a theme?
Is it lazy?
Do it from scratch with HTML/CSS and JS?"^ Man.. is this the way we approach projects? How would you react if your car mechanic works like that?
My advice to you is don't take on this task, you will have a lot of trouble with the client, even more if she is your housemate and is within your friendship circle.
Don't take on tasks you have no Idea of. It will end badly for everyone involved I promise. Please learn first before you start charging money.
Be aware with the vast amount of wordpress extensions out there - it's like the Android App Store, full of scam, full of malware, full of stuff that only works in Pro version. Mostly horror code.
I'd like to add my comment from three pages above here: http://www.qbn.com/reply/3801802…
Some commenters there asked a few days later on qbn how to do basic HTML stuff.- Hi mekk! I really appreciate your sincerity and pragmatism. I totally understand what you mean and that's why I posted in the thread.oey
- I really would like to do it but it's a bit a too big gig with personal relations mixed. I will take the next two weeks to check and decide.oey
- by checking I mean play a bit with some WP stuff and read more about it plus vs minus points, check tutorials, etc...oey
- thanks again!oey
- feel free to ask questions, I can help with frontend stuff :)mekk
- thanks mekk...I decided not to go forward with that project.oey
- but i accepted one to do a website for a recording studio of a friend of mine. Ikeep you posted and will ask for advice...for sure ;)oey
- wordpress plugins are rarely full of malwarefadein11
- mg330
Has anyone ever had the following problem occur?
On one of my sites, when I try to update any plugin, I get an internal server error, and the site goes into maintenance mode, and I'm unable to get out of it unless I go into the file system and delete the maintenance file. I have debugging turned on, but nothing is coming up.
There are two related error log messages I keep seeing:
[05-Dec-2016 17:35:53 UTC] PHP Fatal error: Maximum execution time of 30 seconds exceeded in url.com/wp-content/plugins/bette... on line 524
[29-Nov-2016 19:47:18 UTC] PHP Warning: An unexpected error occurred. Something may be wrong with WordPress.org or this server’s configuration. If you continue to have problems, please try the <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/">support forums</a>. (WordPress could not establish a secure connection to WordPress.org. Please contact your server administrator.) in url.com/wp-includes/update.php on line 306
I can't figure out how to get these plugins to update. Any ideas?
- Have you tried (temporarily) turning off iThemes Security, and seeing if the problem still occurs?Nathan_Adams
- Tried that, didn't work. Did a little looking around and updating execution timeout in php.ini did the trick.mg33
- Host has been screwing up lately, server issues. Got to be the case and needed more time for updates to process I guess.mg33
- it's a common issue, unfortunately there are some factors what affect the update run time, and the most common error is that the php exectimeout is to low (30s)sted
- pockets0
so a record label hit me up for some custom wordpress work..
"So this portal would be accessible via username and password from our main page http://ribbonmusic.com/, and would lead to the artists to access their publishing info
We have this master spreadsheet where we have all the info, payments, and songs for writers/artists, their syncs and where
Ideally would be cool if each writer or their management could download like an excel with the info too"i replied:
"Ok sounds good, I got a couple of questions:
For the users or 'artists', will they need to be able to create their own accounts with usernames and passwords or will that be managed only by the administrator?
As far as the information that is accessible to the artists goes, will there be any sort of payment/invoicing system involved or will the information be static to the user where only the administrator will have control of what gets presented to them?
Yes, downloading their info onto a spread sheet will be no problem.
Lastly, is there any samples,layouts or mock-ups of how the portal should like like?"
what would u charge? the bands on the label are somewhat big, 30-50k followers each, deafheaven won album of the year...RATATAT is on their label also.. Im assuming they hey money but what would you quote them at?
- have*pockets
- They likely don't have as much money as you think. If it's all static content and your not having to pull that information coming from muliple different sourcesshellie
- icksney on the realsnay nameseh.detritus
- You can probably close this fast for 15-20k. But they should spend money interfacing with publishing accounting.shellie
- Depending on what they use i imagine it could be a shit show. Tunecore, organic, and others don't make their shit available to developersshellie
- But at least you can have them avoid inputting everything twice between label side accounting (quickbooks) and the site they canshellie
- Possibly avoid the staggering request from management and lawyers to show them the numbers.shellie
- Oh yes and realistically management will need to be able to add/edit splits, input the contributors PRO like BMI or ASCAP and relevant contact info for those coshellie
- (what Detrius said)Gnash
- *contributors. Also keep songs as drafts until all relavant info is included. It sucks to exploit music with loose endsshellie
- Will there be a client side login that accesses these artist catelogs (with song, info and splits) for the purposes of browsing their music for licensing?shellie
- If so make sure there's a place to submit song key, genre, and searchable keywords per song. Music supervisors love that shit.shellie
- Email me if you want help writing that pitch deck. Ive worked at labels almost all my life. If they know what's good for them they should spend 50-60k buildingshellie
- A useful tool that will save them man hours and make their catelog insanely searchable and generate money too.shellie
- Also they should store relevant signed split agreements and sample clearances.shellie
- I have an example of a master split sheet but there's definately some tables I would add, if they're going to go through the trouble.shellie
- need ur email shellie...arent you in LA ?pockets
- Shhelie at about dot me. I live in nyc now. But I'll be in LA on sat - 27th.shellie
- Whoops typo. Shellie at about dot me. damn i have a headache.shellie
- shellie brings it home :)Gnash
- bruh do you have a day job? Drop me that line and I'll give you my number.shellie
- sentpockets
- hotroddy0
What would be the best way to implement a slideshow gallery like the one below where links update on each slide?
- I meant URL path updates with each slidehotroddy
- you just mean link each slide differently?dbloc
- Yeshotroddy
- not sure this is what you are looking for but this is a BRILLIANT custom slideshow maker plugin. https://revolution.t…microkorg
- most of the sliders allow you to add a link to the slide. I usually just use cycle2 but there are may on the market.dbloc
- Mattjanz3n0
is there a mailing list that sends notices of core wp updates? I looked quickly on the wp site and turned up bumpkis. I got stung by some malware on a client site today and cannot go on like this. I want to setup some automation around these core updates - not actual automated upgrades but an offer to perform the proper update process.
- or is it bupkisMattjanz3n
- the site admin is emailed when updates are available.fadein11
- I was hoping there was some kind of wp community email sent before the release. That would give us time to schedule the work etc.Mattjanz3n
- If you use RSS feeds you can follow the official WP updates feed.noneck
- I use iThemes Sync to manage all the updates on my client sites. I've even turned it into a nice little revenue stream.noneck
- noneck0
Out of date WP installations or plugins will almost certainly get compromised. Depending on your server configuration, the other sites on your server may also get compromised as well.
Charge your clients a recurring fee to keep their shit up-to-date and backed up. With my clients this is non-negotiable (though they've all seen the value in what I offer). If your client refuses, make sure you're not hosting their site.
I just had an agency client get their MT account compromised because of this. I was managing 3/8 WP installs on their server. They didn't want me to manage the other 5 because their client owed them money. Everything on their server has malware on it now.