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Does anyone know how to do this?

by scrofford
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Hey everyone,

Can anyone here tell me how to configure Wordpress so that when you post something, you see part of the post on whatever page you are at and then you have to click on a "continue" button at the bottom of the post and it takes you to the full post?

A good example of this would be at clicknewz.com. If you look at that site you will see what I am talking about. I am not affiliated with that site, it is just a good example of what I am talking about. Thanks in advance!
  • Profile picture of the author Michael Formby
    Check this out, easy enough

    How to show up summary of posts on front page in WordPress | Ask Chief Online

    Mikey
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  • Profile picture of the author Andyhenry
    You have options.

    Either - Just insert the <!--more--> code wherever you want the break in the blog post.

    or use a plugin like Bochgoch Home

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    • Profile picture of the author billross
      Originally Posted by Andyhenry View Post

      You have options.

      Either - Just insert the <!--more--> code wherever you want the break in the blog post.

      or use a plugin like Bochgoch Home

      Andy

      I use the <!--more--> option Andy gave you!
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  • Profile picture of the author scrofford
    Ok, so when I put in the "more" tag, do I have to create another page and put the rest of the post on it manually? I know this sounds dumb but I have never done this before in my life!
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    • Profile picture of the author Rick Johansson
      I use the Post Teaser plugin in my blog below...it works well for me.

      Rick
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      • Profile picture of the author scrofford
        Originally Posted by Rick Johansson View Post

        I use the Post Teaser plugin in my blog below...it works well for me.

        Rick
        Yeah thats what I am looking for! Is the plugin on Wordpress plugins?
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      • Profile picture of the author scrofford
        Originally Posted by Rick Johansson View Post

        I use the Post Teaser plugin in my blog below...it works well for me.

        Rick
        So Rick, how do you use it after it is installed?
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    • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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      Originally Posted by scrofford View Post

      Ok, so when I put in the "more" tag, do I have to create another page and put the rest of the post on it manually? I know this sounds dumb but I have never done this before in my life!
      No ... the more code automatically does that work for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author scrofford
    Also after installing the plugin how do you use it? Thanks
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    • Profile picture of the author Rick Johansson
      Yes if you go into the Plugins tab in Admin, click, "New" and search for Post Teaser, it will appear in search results and you can install.

      Once you do that, click on Settings on the left-hand side, and Post Teaser appears in the list. You can then edit some of the parameters--like what you want the teaser copy to say, etc.

      it's VERY easy

      Rick

      P.S. the directions above me also work too...I just like using the plugin so it does it to all my posts automatically.
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  • Profile picture of the author jcoolbaugh
    Using the <!--more--> tag is going to be your simplest option. You don't need to create a new page for the rest of the post, as wordpress will do it for you automatically. All you need to do is write your teaser text, click on the more icon above your post box, and then finish your post as usual. Once published, it will automatically display your teaser text on the front page, and the full post will show on it's own page when a reader clicks on the "...more" link.
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  • Profile picture of the author scrofford
    Thank you Jcoolbaugh and Rick! I really appreciate your help!
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    • Profile picture of the author Andyhenry
      Originally Posted by scrofford View Post

      Thank you Jcoolbaugh and Rick! I really appreciate your help!

      You're welcome
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      • Profile picture of the author scrofford
        Originally Posted by Andyhenry View Post

        You're welcome
        Sorry Andy! Thank you also very much for your help! Much appreciated!
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    • Profile picture of the author jcoolbaugh
      Originally Posted by scrofford View Post

      Thank you Jcoolbaugh and Rick! I really appreciate your help!
      Any time. Glad it helped!
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  • Profile picture of the author hotftuna
    This is funny because I was thinking of doing this on one of my wp blogs.

    Thanks for all of the info in this thread all.
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