Connecting WordPress to a database

  • Hey everyone,

    I’ve made a simple blog, but now my client wants me to add an option for users to login and search for stuff on the website. I have only basic knowledge of php and mysql, how would you recommend me to do such a thing?

    1. Is the phpmyadmin where the wordpress database sits is enough? I saw stuff about cpanel but it’s for linux…
    2. Are there plugins in wordpress that can help you build the database and the search options?
    3. In general, where should I start?

    Thanks a lot in advance!
    Omer

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  • Unless you have a reasonable degree of experience using PHP, I’d recommend that you try looking for a suitable plugin.

    Thread Starter sirhaver

    (@sirhaver)

    But doesn’t the plugin only manages the database? And what plugin would you recommend?

    Can I create a database for users and their details without additional software such as cpanel ?

    Thanks again

    But doesn’t the plugin only manages the database?

    No. Plugins can carry out all kins of front and back end operations. It really depends upon the plugin you choose.

    And what plugin would you recommend?

    I really couldn’t recommend one. The only time I worked on something like this, it was for myself and was custom coded.

    Can I create a database for users and their details without additional software such as cpanel ?

    WordPress already stores basic profile details for all registered users. If you need to store/display further information (eg location etc), try looking for a user management or memebers plugin

    Thread Starter sirhaver

    (@sirhaver)

    Ok thanks a lot Esmi!
    Sounds really cool to learn to code such things by yourself

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