Need Help with Word Press Categories

[caraex]

I'm trying to get my first WP blog up and running. I have published 2 posts but I cannot get my list of Categories to publish. I have the latest version of WP 2.8.4. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Barbara

[Lynn Terry]

Only categories which have posts in them will display. The 2 posts you published - are they in the same category or two different categories? And are those categories displaying in the theme?

[caraex]

Thanks Lynn! That clears up a lot of confusion - I've wasted so much time trying to figure out how to get the categories to publish. No, the posts are not related to my categories per se - just sort of a general introduction, etc.

[Lynn Terry]

I went through the same thing when I first set up my blog so I know what you mean! The only categories that show are the ones that have posts in them. Which makes sense - you wouldn't want links up there going to blank pages!

[caraex]

That does make sense! I thought you were taking the weekend off?

Is it possible to delete the posts and page I have published on WP and start over? I messed up the order of publication and accidentally deleted the "About"' page. I have been waiting since last night for WP to send me a password for the forums so I can pose questions there.

Thanks again!

Barbara

[Lynn Terry]

Sure - or you can change the order they display too I think.

I took off Saturday at lunch, and we just got back last night. Had a great time in the city with my daughter & her friend for her 13th bday Didn't you have a birthday this weekend too??

[lindastacy]

You can edit the published date and time on posts to reorder them. And when you write or edit pages there's a section in the right hand column where you can assign a number to put the pages in whatever order you choose.

[caraex]

Yes, my bday was 9/1. I'm so old I don't even remember my 13th bd! Enjoy your daughter while you can - I hope she does not have too much of a rebellious teen time.

Thank you again for all you do!

Barbara

[caraex]

Thanks Linda!

[Lynn Terry]

A late Happy Birthday to you then!

I'm hoping the same - lol. She's a great kid, and I feel fortunate to be able to be here for her during these years. I feel like the kids need me more now than when they were babies, which is the exact opposite of what I expected going into parenthood!