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Learning Reflection Journal Post #7

Panoramic view of multiple database is placed on Relational database tables. Concept of database server, SQL, data storage, database diagram design, Data center, Webhosting. 3D illustration.

Setting up an SQL database seems to be pretty straightforward with my classwork assignment besides the few quirks in my provider Hostinger. I did notice something that I had issues with on my sight and that was I could only seem to have only one user per database. Only admin accounts that wouldn’t work if I wanted a proper database. I looked up why this was so.

https://support.hostinger.com/en/articles/1583542-how-to-create-a-new-mysql-database

What it comes down to is that I need to have an additional service with my web hosting account. “Each database can only have one user. If you need multiple users, you can consider a VPS plan” is what I found on the page. So I guess I need to spend more per month for the ability to have a proper database.

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Working With Plugins

It was pretty easy to install plugins from WordPress Plugins Add New areas of the dashboard. It gives you a cornucopia of options to choose from. So you can start searching for one that your site needs. I need to add a way to sell stuff on mine.

It was just a quick search and a click on the install button and I was adding features to my site. Then all you have to do is activate the plugin. Some of them required further tweaking of the setting. Others you had to take care of on the home dashboard on the top.

Some even have a wizard to help you further set up plugins and even recommended additional plugins to build upon features of the plugin you just installed. I had to add some banking features that required some financial accounts to be set up. It went pretty easy not as straightforward as Shopify but once you are familiar it becomes easier.

I did break my website and had to restore it so make sure you backup before you implement changes. Some require other plugins to be installed before they can work. Also, the theme is something to consider with plugins. Some don’t work nicely together.

I am a fan of plugins. They truly change the way your site will behave and appear to the world.

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Using the WordPress Site Editor 

My first impressions with this site editor is that it isn’t so user friendly. Still ruff around the edges in some parts and not so intuitive in others. My experience with Shopify probably spoiled in this regard.

I get confused on if I am editing something just for this block or site wide. It might just be with some more time with this editor that will understand the implications of my changes. Would like the ability to change fonts or add them from the editor.

The editor feels familiar but foreign as the same time. Maybe it just needs more polish. I do like you can drag and drop images. If I had more experience with WordPress then I might feel a little different about this editor tool.