WordPress:Getting More Help

Besides the helpful WordPress forums and this Codex, there are many sites dedicated to helping WordPress users use WordPress even better. WordPress help is everywhere. So how do you find it when you really need it?

除了有帮助的WordPress 论坛和这个Codex，还有很多的网站致力于帮助WordPress使用者更好的使用WordPress。WordPress帮助遍布各地。但是在你需要的时候如何找到它们呢？

The WordPress FAQ provides extensive answers to frequently asked questions. We've even included a document on how to use the WordPress support forums to get better results on your requests for help. WordPress FAQ提供了常见问提的回答。我们把如何使用使用WordPress 支持论坛作为一个章节包含进来，希望对于用户的帮助请求有所助益。

Before posting in the forums , since it is run by volunteers working hard over long hours when they could be doing something much more constructive, maybe you should start with a search.

在论坛发帖前，你可能需要从搜索开始。因为论坛是通过志愿者长时间的努力工作运行的，虽然他们可以做一些更加有建设性的事情。

To increase your search capabilities, you can add the Codex Searcher Plugin and search the Codex from your WordPress Administration Panels. Click on one of the search results and the page will open in a new window or tab so you can have the article open while working on WordPress.

为了提高你的搜索能力，你可以把Codex 搜索插件加入到你的WordPress管理面板中并从这里开始搜索Codex。点击搜索结果的其中一个，页面就会在一个新窗口中打开，所以你可以在该条目打开的时候同时使用WordPress。

Searching The Net For WordPress Help

There are a variety of ways to search for the information you need. The biggest problem is finding the "words" that describe your problem. The next biggest problem is limiting your search to only WordPress resources or sites. Let's look at how to do this.

在网络上搜索 WordPress 帮助

有很多种方法搜索你所要的信息。最大的问题是找到描述你的问题的"词"。下一个最大问题是把你的搜索限制在WordPress资源内还是整个网络。来看看如何操作：

Search Using Keywords

Sometimes it's easy to search using keywords because the problem you are having tells you what is wrong with it. Copy the most important words from the error, paste them into a text editor and take a good look at them. Here is an example:

Warning: main(/home/atlantis/public_html/wp-includes/
functions.php): failed to open stream: No such
file or directory in /home/stargateatlantis/
public_html/wp-settings.php on line 67

Fatal error: main(): Failed opening required 
'/home/atlantis/public_html/wp-includes/
functions.php' (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:
/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/stargateatlantis/
public_html/wp-settings.php on line 67

Hidden within this information are the key words you need to help you get the answers.

使用关键词搜索

有时使用关键词很容易搜索，因为你的问题告诉了你问题出在何处。从错误提示中复制最重要的词，粘贴到文本编辑器中。如下例：

Warning: main(/home/atlantis/public_html/wp-includes/
functions.php): failed to open stream: No such
file or directory in /home/stargateatlantis/
public_html/wp-settings.php on line 67

Fatal error: main(): Failed opening required 
'/home/atlantis/public_html/wp-includes/
functions.php' (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:
/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/stargateatlantis/
public_html/wp-settings.php on line 67

Opening the files referenced, like functions.php, might help, but other files are often processed long before it gets to functions.php or wp-settings.php and the line number related to the generated file is not necessarily the line number in those template files. It might get you close, but maybe not.

打开参考文件，如functions.php，可能会有用，但是别的文件通常在进入functions.php或者wp-settings.php时，通常在处理中，有关生成文件的行编号在模板文件中不是必须的。可能导致关闭，也可能不会。

From this error, though, you have some critical information to help you with your search. You know the names of the files that are causing the grief:

• functions.php
• wp-settings.php

These are part of the keywords that you will need to be looking for.

从这个错误中提示，你会有一些信息帮助你搜索。你知道了导致错误的文件名：

• functions.php
• wp-settings.php

这些就是你需要找的关键字的一部分。

The specific errors are failed to open stream and failed opening required and they both happen within the wp-settings.php file. Maybe the problem isn't in the functions.php but in the wp-settings.php file? And you see the words "failed" and "open" in both errors. That's a clue.

错误内容是：failed to open stream 和 failed opening required，它们都出现在wp-settings.php文件中。可能问题不在functions.php而在wp-settings.php文件中？你看到了"失败"和"打开"两个错误，这是个线索。

Create a search in your favorite search engine that included the words:

wordpress failed open wp-settings.php

This should get you started on narrowing down the problem.

But not all keywords can be so easily found. If the problem is with CSS or HTML, you can include the specific tag or selector that has the problem, but this might not be the problem at all, so you need to hunt for words that describe your problem.

在你最喜欢的搜索引擎里建立一个搜索，包含以下文字：

wordpress failed open wp-settings.php

这会使你把错误发生的可能的原因范围开始缩小。

但是不是所有的关键词都这么容易找到。如果问题是CSS或者HTML造成的，你可以把出问题的特殊标签或者选择器包含进去，但是这可能根本就不是问题所在，所以你必须在问题的描述中找到关键词。

If there is a difference in your web page layout in Microsoft Internet Explorer and another browser, then search for information on Internet Explorer layout bugs. If you have a consistent error in the different browsers in the layout, which part of the layout is it affecting? The sidebar, header, post content, or comments? If the problem is the image in the header not showing up or not working right, then search for wordpress header image to start, then add the specifics like wordpress header image missing to narrow things down.

如果在Microsoft Internet Explorer和别的浏览器中输出了不同的页面，就搜索有关Internet Explorer 输出错误信息。如果问题是不同的浏览器中出现了一致性问题，这整个输出的哪一部分受到了影响？边栏, 页眉, 帖子的 内容, 或是 注释？如果问题是页眉的图片不显示或者显示的不正确，就从搜索wordpress页眉图片开始，然后假如详细的词如wordpress 页眉图片缺失来缩小范围。

Brainstorming Search Terms

When really struck for keywords, you can try brainstorming your keywords. First, write down the problem. Be as descriptive as you want:

I'm having trouble with the nested list in the sidebar of my layout. It isn't lining up the items under the titles right. It is keeping things on the left margin when I want them to be indented.

Right there, you've listed keywords to search with within your description. There are:

• sidebar
• layout
• nested list
• left margin
• indented

Arrange those in different ways and you have some keywords to search with.

自由表述搜索条件

当实在找不到关键词时，你可以尝试下自由表述你的关键词。首先写下问题。按你所想的去描述：

我对我的版面的边栏嵌套列表有个问题，它们不在标题下整齐的排列成线。总是靠左页边空白处排列，而我想让他们交错排列.

这里你的描述中出现了几个可搜索的关键词：

• sidebar
• layout
• nested list
• left margin
• indented

把它们按照不同的方式排列，你就有了几个关键词可以搜索了。

A second method is to talk it out with someone. It doesn't matter of the person you talk to is a WordPress expert or not, just talking to them will force you to use very simple terms and references, and among those are your keywords. Your friend might respond to your description with:

"Oh, you are trying to change X to B and get the result P. Why didn't you say so?"

There, you have your search keywords.

第二种方法是和某人讨论。和你讨论的人不一定非要是WordPress专家，只要和他们讨论，会迫使你使用简单的语言和参照，也许那就是你的关键词。你的朋友可能对你的描述做出这样的反应：

"哦, 你是想把X变成 B，但是却得到了P，是这样吧？"

这样你就得到了你的关键词。

Searching Tips and Tricks

Once you have some starting keywords, it's time to put them to work. Remember, you are not stuck with your starting keywords. They are just that, a start. As you dig into the information, you may replace those words with ones that narrow the field down a little. For example, if you are looking for "wordpress sidebar layout nested links", you may discover that the problem lies within the specific Theme you are using, add the name of the theme to your keywords and it may narrow down your search.

Let's look at some more tips for improving your odds of finding a solution.

搜索窍门和技巧

一旦你有了关键词，就是开始搜索的时候了。记住，并不是固定要使用你的这个关键词，那只是开始。当你进入更深一层的信息的时候，你可能使用范围更小的词语来代替它们了。举例来说，如果你正在找"wordpress边栏版面嵌套连接"，你可能发现问题在于你使用的主题，把主题名字加入关键词，就可能缩小搜索范围。

让我们来看看一些可能增加找到解决方法的机会的小窍门

Search Engine Site Search

Did you know you can search a specific site from a search engine?

搜索引擎网站搜索

你知道可以使用搜索引擎搜索一个特定的网站吗？

Google Site Search

To search a specific website, like wordpress.org, in the Google search window, type your keyword and end with the site: reference:

keyword1 keyword2 keyword3 site:wordpress.org

Google will search all wordpress.org sites such as www.wordpress.org, wiki.wordpress.org, and codex.wordpress.org.

To narrow down your search to a specific site, like www.wordpress.org', use the site: reference and type:

keyword keyword keyword site:www.wordpress.org

Google will search only the www.wordpress.org site, which includes the Support Forums, but not the WordPress Codex or Wiki.

Google 网站搜索

为了搜索一个特定的网站，如wordpress.org,在Google搜索窗口中，输入你的关键词，以这个网站:为结尾，如：

关键词1关键词2关键词3 site:wordpress.org

Google会搜索所有的wordpress.org站点如www.wordpress.org, wiki.wordpress.org, 和 codex.wordpress.org

为了缩小某个网站的搜索范围，如www.wordpress.org'，使用site:站点

关键词1关键词2关键词3 site:wordpress.org

Google就只搜索www.wordpress.org网站，包括支持论坛，但不包括WordPress Codex 或者Wiki。

Yahoo Site Search

To search a domain or website specifically in Yahoo, their Yahoo's Advanced Search Page allows searching by domain name directly.

Yahoo 网站搜索

想要在Yahoo中搜索域或者网站，它们的Yahoo高级搜索页允许你直接用域名搜索。

Other Search Engines

Other search engines provide a variety of ways to narrow your search to a specific site. Check with their Advanced Search Options, if they provide them, or at the Search Engine Watch's Search Command list for details on searching by domain or url.

其他搜索引擎

其他搜索引擎提供了多种方法来缩小网站搜索范围。查看高级搜索页面，如果他们提供，或者在[1]可以找到关于通过域或者URL搜索的详情

Use Quotes to Group Keywords

You can group different keywords together to narrow your search. For example, instead of looking for:

sidebar layout nested list left margin indented

You can group key phrases together with quote marks:

sidebar layout "nested list" "left margin" indented

使用引号建立一组关键词

你可以把不同的关键词组成一组以缩小搜索范围，例如：

sidebar layout nested list left margin indented

你可以把这些词用引号组成关键词组:

sidebar layout "nested list" "left margin" indented

This would limit your search to anything with the words sidebar, layout, and indented, and the phrases "nested list" and "left margin".

这将把你的搜索限制在包含有sidebar，layout，indented，以及"nested list"，"left margin"的结果中。

You can also use Boolean references and a technique with plus and minus symbols to group keywords together. There are a lot of options for improving your searching techniques and you can learn more about these:

• Search Engine Watch's Web Searching Tips
• Internet Tips: Searching the Internet
• Tutorial – Guide to Effective Searching of the Internet
• Windweaver's Seach Yahoo Tips

你还可以使用Boolean参数和加减符号技巧来把关键词组合到一起，有很多搜索技巧，可以到以下地址查看更多信息：

• 搜索引擎 Watch's 网页搜索技巧
• Internet 技巧: 网络搜索
• 指南 – 有效的网络搜索指导
• Windweaver's Yahoo搜索技巧

WordPress Sources for Help

Of course, your best chance of finding WordPress information is to go to the source. The following are the main places to go to get WordPress help and support:

• WordPress Codex - WordPress Online Manual
• WordPress Support Forums
• IRC Freenode WordPress Support on channel #wordpress
• WordPress IRC现场帮助

WordPress 的帮助资源

当然了，查找WordPress信息最好的去处就是WordPress资源。下面是一些主要获得WordPress帮助和支持的站点：

• WordPress Codex - WordPress 在线指南
• WordPress 支持论坛
• IRC Freenode WordPress Support on channel #wordpress
• WordPress IRC 活动帮助

Other Helpful Resources

• Have you tried your favourite search engine yet?
• Search the support forums. There are some WP-geniuses over there that will try to help you out. Please read Wordpress:Using the Support Forums and Wordpress:Finding WordPress Help to find out how to search the forums and post a clear, answerable question.
• If you prefer visual learning, try these free WordPress video tutorials (requires email registration) provided by EasyWebTutorials.com
• PHPbuilder has how-to articles, a library of PHP code snippets, and a discussion forum.
• Refer to the external FAQ site : The fledgling FAQ has quite a few answers for the troubled.
• Check out Podz' tutorial collection : Podz is our lead support moderator, and Codex contributor. He might be working on the help you are seeking right now.
• Using the Live WordPress Support on the IRC. See: Wordpress:WordPress IRC Live Help and Wordpress:IRC.
• Search the Mailing Lists and their archives. If you need professional support, you may try mailing the Wp-Pro mailing lists, and invite bids for your project.
• If all else fails, go to the WordPress Trac (bug tracker) and see if your problem has already been addressed by searching the bug database. If you think your problem merits a new bug report, file one.

其他有用资源

• 你已经对你的搜索引擎感到厌倦了吗？
• 搜索 支持论坛. 有一些WP-天才，他们回帮助你。查阅 使用支持论坛 和 寻求WordPress帮助 来找到如何搜索论坛，如何提出一个清晰并可以得到回答的问题.
• 如果你更喜欢可见的东西来进行学习,可以使用下边的由 EasyWebTutorials.com 提供的免费WordPress 视频教程 (要求email注册)
• PHP builder 有 有关如何去做的文章, PHP 代码片段库, 还有论坛.
• 至于 外部 FAQ 站点 : 初级的 FAQ 对于这些困难来说没有什么好的回答。
• 检查 Podz' 指南收集 : Podz是我们的领导支持主席，Codex的贡献者，他有可能现在正在解决你的问题呢
• 使用IRC现场 WordPress 支持参见: IRC现场 WordPress 支持 and IRC.
• 搜索邮件列表 和它们的文档。如果你需要专业的支持，你可以试着发邮件到Wp-Pro邮件列表，邀请对你的项目的投标。
• 如果上述方法都失败了，就去WordPress Trac (错误追踪者) ，看看通过搜索错误信息数据库，是否你的问题已经被储存。如果你觉得你的问题值得做一个新的错误报告，就做一个。

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