Making wordpress "read more" active

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by datemaster, Jun 17, 2008.

0
  1. #1
    Hi, does anyone know how to make my wordpress post cut off at a desired point so the user will have to click to "read more"?

    Thanx!
     
    datemaster, Jun 17, 2008 IP
  2. godsofchaos

    godsofchaos Peon

    Messages:
    2,595
    Likes Received:
    124
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #2
    include the tag <!--more--> wherever you want to cut off your post ;)
     
    godsofchaos, Jun 17, 2008 IP
  3. datemaster

    datemaster Peon

    Messages:
    50
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #3
    Thanx so much!
     
    datemaster, Jun 17, 2008 IP
  4. System0

    System0 Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    168
    Likes Received:
    13
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    128
    #4
    you only need to use the read more tag if you use the_content and want to choose where posts are cut off. If you want posts cut off after a set number of characters then you need to use the the_excerpt tag :)
     
    System0, Jun 17, 2008 IP
  5. datemaster

    datemaster Peon

    Messages:
    50
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #5
    I'd like to have it cutoff at my choosing, but the except tag is interesting too:)
     
    datemaster, Jun 17, 2008 IP
  6. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

    Messages:
    12,766
    Likes Received:
    958
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    360
    #6
    Do any of you leave your posts whole so that a reader doesn't have to click further to read? or is it generally a better idea to only serve them up a portion of the post?
     
    pipes, Jun 17, 2008 IP
  7. zeldaze

    zeldaze Active Member

    Messages:
    311
    Likes Received:
    9
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    60
    #7
    I use the_excerpt and have the Excerpt Editor plugin installed. This way I can keep the major post content and the introduction separate for easier editing and management. Its just my choice and I like it this way :)
     
    zeldaze, Jun 17, 2008 IP