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[Grantha]

I can help answer any questions you may have about WordPress. Please feel free to ask anything, and I will do my best to provide accurate and helpful answers.

 

[Billionwa]

Which SEO plugins do you recommend right now?

For a basic blog, how many add-ons would you suggest?

 

[BlikiPony]

Is it possible to use two different featured images for the same post? That way, one image would be displayed within the article, while the other image would be shown on the homepage.

 

[BooshPlus]

Which SEO plugins do you recommend right now?

For a basic blog, how many add-ons would you suggest?

The SEO Framework is the one I find most useful myself. It's no cost, not too heavy, and has everything you need.

Though there is no strict limit, you should use as few plugins as possible.

 

[Broadcale]

What is the simplest and most lightweight method of setting up a WordPress environment on a local machine for development and testing purposes? I previously used AMPPS, which was effective, but the current free version does not include WordPress. Unfortunately, XAMPP did not function as intended.

 

[Bugsbu]

Is it possible to use two different featured images for the same post? That way, one image would be displayed within the article, while the other image would be shown on the homepage.

Multiple Featured Images

Enables multiple featured images for all post types (including custom post types and WooCommerce products). Comes with a widget and a handy shortcode …

wordpress.org

 

[Cantlatz]

What is the simplest and most lightweight method of setting up a WordPress environment on a local machine for development and testing purposes? I previously used AMPPS, which was effective, but the current free version does not include WordPress. Unfortunately, XAMPP did not function as intended.

In fact, I've adopted this as my de facto standard for developing locally. If something isn't working, please be specific.

 

[Catis]

Which SEO plugin best?

 

[Ceutall]

In fact, I've adopted this as my de facto standard for developing locally. If something isn't working, please be specific.

It seems like the issue may be related to UAC (User Account Control) problems. However, you can try again to see if it works. In reality, what you are looking for is a portable version of WordPress, which would enable you to experiment freely without any UAC-related issues.