How to tweak WordPress general settings
To change the general WordPress settings, click “Settings” in the WordPress menu. Here you will find several fields. Let’s take a look at these…
1: Site Title
The site title is used in the browser tab to show what your website is named. Usually this is the same as the URL or something similar. The page title is also an important in a SEO context.
2: Tagline
The WordPress tagline is a short description of your website. Like the page title it is used in the browser tab and in a SEO context it tells search engines what your site is all about. Use your most important SEO terms in the title and/or tagline.
3: WordPress address / Site address
The next fields are the WordPress and site address. These fields should contain the same value and defines the URL of your website. In out case it is https://beginnertuts.com. Be careful when changing this URL as it could crash your website. You should not change these values unless you are 100% sure you know what you are doing.
4: Administration Email Address
The administration email address is used for admin notifications. This could be notification about new users, new shop orders, contact form mails etc. If you need to change this value to another email address it has to be approved by clicking a link, send to the new user’s email address. You can change this value without any risk.
5: Membership
This is just a simple checkbox. This defines if anyone can register on your website. If you don’t want people to register just uncheck this box. Keeping this box checked can lead to fake user registrations. But in some cases, you need people to be able to register and this field should be checked. If you run a membership website or a shop this need to be checked.
6: New User Default Role
This defines the default role of a new user. It is set to subscriber as default as this is the lowest value. A new user has minimal access to your website. The highest value is administrator and the new user will have full access to your website. This should never be the default value. Depending on what registered users need access to you can change this default value.
7: Site Language
Define which language should be used in the WordPress admin area. WordPress is translated to multiple languages and you can change the language to your native language if you like. Each user can set their backend to their own language. This would just be the default language for the site.
8: Timezone
If you need to change the default timezone this is the place. You can select a city near you to set the correct timezone. This is important when publishing posts on your website so they display the correct publication date and time.
9: Time Format
Different countries use different time formats. WordPress list some default formats but you can also set your own time format. Take a look at php.net for different settings.
10: Week Starts On
Just a small setting that may not be that important. But with this setting you can define at what day a week starts. This is not widely used but I guess it could be relevant if you display a calendar at your website. Changes are that you probably would define the setting in a plugin instead. But now you know this setting exist and you might as well set it correct from the beginning.
Written by: Michael from Beginnrtuts.com 29-08-2022 Written in: Wordpress Tutorials
It’s good to know that I can manage my sites title and tagline from this section, and I appreciate the explanation. Keep up the good work.
This article is very helpful! I was always confuse how to change mai email settings in WordPress, but now I understnd it clearly . Thanks for this gr8 tutorial!
Great tutorial, really helpfull . I’ve been struggeling with the general settings on my WordPress site and this guide explains everything so clear. I never knew abut some of these tweaks, like disabling the author archives. Thank you so much, it saved me a lot of time and frustation!
I found this tutorial on BeginnerTuts really insightful for tweaking WordPress general settings . The step-by-step instructions were clear and easy to follow, making it a breeze for beginners like me. However, I did notice that the content lacked visual aids such as screenshots or video demonstrations, which would have made the process even more user-friendly. Overall, it provided useful information, but some visual enhancements would be greatly appreciated.
This article was quite informative and straightforward in explaining how to tweak the general settings of WordPress . The step-by-step instructions were easy to follow, and I appreciated the screenshots that accompanied each point. However, the content seemed a bit basic and could have delved deeper into some of the settings, providing more advanced customization options for users who are already familiar with the basics. Overall, a good starting point for beginners, but it left me wanting more depth and advanced techniques.
Wow, this tutorial is a lifesaver! As a beginner in WordPress, I’ve always felt overwhelmed by all the settings and options available . But this article breaks it down so clearly and concisely. I love how it covers each general setting in a step-by-step manner, making it super easy to follow along. The screenshots are also a great addition, as they help me visualize the process. Thanks to this guide, I feel much more confident navigating through the WordPress general settings. Great job!
I found this tutorial super helpful! I never knew you could tweak so many settings in WordPress . Thanks for breaking it down step by step.
This tutorial was so helpful! I had no idea I could customize my WordPress settings so easily . 😄 Thanks for sharing!