Pre-Signup Questions
Can I choose from different themes for my blog?
Yes, we have dozens of different themes installed for blog admins to choose from.
I have seen a WordPress theme I like elsewhere – would I be able to use that one?
Send us the link to the theme and we’ll see what we can do. 🙂 However, please note that once a theme has been installed, it then becomes available for use by other members of BlogU!
Can I modify the theme that I choose for my blog?
Most of the themes we have are configurable, some more than others. You can change anything from the header and background image to the entire style, depending on the theme you choose.
Will my blog ever be deleted?
Please read our terms and conditions. Every blog created uses space and bandwidth, and we will deactivate blogs that are obviously abandoned or go against our terms and conditions.
Which plugins can can I install?
We have many different plugins. We have plugins related to enhancing your blog, as well as spam protection, social networking, forums and many more. The easiest way to see what we have to offer is to join and have a look! It doesn’t cost a thing to peek!
Why is BlogU! free?
We depend on advertising and affiliate links to support our hosting costs. We would really appreciate you disabling any ad-blockers you have for this website. 🙂
How much space do I get when I sign up for a blog?
Each site receives 100MB of space. If you host your media, i.e. images, videos, audio etc. offsite, 100MB will be more than enough for a lot of text-based posts and pages.
How To Use Your Website
How do I add Captcha to my site?
First of all, within the settings of your admin panel, click the Cloudflare Turnstile link. Click the link to be taken to the Cloudflare Turnstile setup page:
Add the hostname which will be your website link, i.e. yoursite.blogu.co.uk:
Keep the rest of the settings to the default ones for best results. Once you've added your domain, you will be given the keys to add to your Cloudflare Turnstile settings on your website:
Make sure you select every form you want protected:
I don't live in Europe, do I really need to use the cookie plugin with a privacy policy?
Absolutely! If any of your site visitors live in the UK and Europe you are under a legal obligation to abide by GDPR policies. That includes detailed privacy and cookie policies as well as cookie consent features. That's why we added CookieYes to your admin panel. You will have to sign up for a free account on their website so it can scan your site for cookies and generate a cookie consent banner.
You are free to copy our privacy policy and change it to match your own specific data collection and retention policies. You will need to be very specific about the data you collect, what you do with it and how long you keep it. You should also set up a contact form so your visitors and members can contact you about their data.
What do I do if someone wants me to supply them with all of the data I have on them?
Under the 'Tools' menu in your admin panel, you will see the following options:
Click one of the options, depending on what you've been asked to do. On the next page, enter their email address and make sure you tick (check) the option for them to confirm their email.
Once they have confirmed, you can proceed with their request:
After this, you can send them the link to download their data, or delete it:
You have 30 days to comply with any requests.
How do I add images to my posts?
First, click the 'Add Media' button when your are making or editing posts and pages:
To save space and bandwidth on your site, add your image via an image URL. It's amazing how doing this can save so much space on your site. You can add an alternative text for those with accessibility issues (3). You can add a caption which will be shown below your image (4). If you want your image to be full-sized when clicked, select 'Image URL' for the image link (5):
If your posted image looks to large, simply click on the image within your post and drag any corner to resize it:
If you really want to upload images, select the 'Add Media' button and upload an image to your library:
Once uploaded, you can add the title and ALT text before adding your image to your post:
Once inserted into your post, you can click to edit it at any time. If you want the large image to open when clicked, select 'Link to media file' option:
Do I need to add a site icon in my settings?
No, but adding a site icon will show in someone's browser when they visit your site. It's kind of an avatar for your website. You can find more information on this here.
What is the builder plugin?
Themify Builder is an intuitive drag-and-drop visual builder for WordPress themes. You can find the builder settings underneath each page you create/edit. You can activate any of the plugins to add extra Builder features.
How do I use the eCommerce store?
The store is actually simple to use, but you must know how to use shortcodes (also very easy!). You can view the store plugin page for videos and documentation. You can also sell products using Forminator.