Introduction
Welcome to paolix.es. Today, I will be discussing HTML for WordPress.
What is HTML?
HTML, or Hypertext Markup Language, is a standard language for creating web pages. It’s a way to describe to web browsers what each part of a webpage is. For example, headings, paragraphs, links, images, etc.
Why Use HTML with WordPress?
If you’re using WordPress to build a website, you may be wondering why you need to understand HTML. The reason is simple. While WordPress does offer a visual editor, understanding HTML can give you more control over your content.
Benefits of using HTML on WordPress:
- Greater Control, Precision and Flexibility: The visual editor on WordPress is easy to use, but it doesn’t offer the same level of control, precision and flexibility as HTML.
- Solving Formatting Issues: Often, the visual editor can produce unexpected results. Knowing HTML allows you to fix these quickly.
- Customizing Themes and Plugins: Without knowledge of HTML, you are limited to the settings provided by your theme and plugins. If you understand HTML, you can customize these to match your precise needs.
Basic HTML Tags to Use on WordPress
Now that we’ve covered why it’s important to know HTML for WordPress, let’s take a look at some common HTML tags you might use.
Paragraph and Text Tags
- <p> : This tag encloses a paragraph.
- <strong> : This tag makes text bold.
- <em> : This tag adds emphasis (italics).
Metadata Tags
- <title> : This tag sets the title of the webpage, as seen in search engine results and browser tabs.
Conclusion
HTML is a foundational skill for anyone working with WordPress. Even a basic understanding can greatly increase the control you have over your website. So why not give it a try? Happy coding!