AlbertCrane4 replied
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nvm, i got it.
Public Ticket #28963
Randomizing Content
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AlbertCrane4 replied
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are you able to tell me how to resolve this?
PenciDesign Supporter replied
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Hi,
The problem is that WP Engine also caches the WP_Query. I've tested the random post order on my testing site, and it works properly, so the issue is with the caching system.
Regards,
PenciDesign.
AlbertCrane4 replied
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also, i don't think this is true, when i clear the cache, the posts don't change. i selected a 10 min cache for "pages" will this randomize the sidebar widgets?
AlbertCrane4 replied
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If I just wanted to do that for the sidebar widgets, and not the homepage slider, would that be the same thing, i'd have to disable the WPE cache?
PenciDesign Supporter replied
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Hi,
I've checked your site, and all the WordPress queries and page content are cached by WP Engine. As a result, the random post feature can't work properly.
Please note: If you disable the cache to enable the random post feature, your site will slow down.
Regards,
PenciDesign.
PenciDesign Supporter replied
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Hi,
For this case, please send me your WordPress admin account in a PRIVATE reply.
I'll log in and try to help you configure it.
Regards,
PenciDesign.
AlbertCrane4 replied
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Hi, checking in here - your randomizing posts selection is not working on either the feature slider, or in the widgets. It's coming up with always the same content. even when i clear all caches, it's still the same content. could you please assist here?
AlbertCrane4 replied
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No - we're using your system out of the box, and connected to WPE. i have been constantly clicking clear cache in wpe, but every time, same content. it's not drawing in random posts. but feel free to check.
PenciDesign Supporter replied
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Hi,
Have you installed any cache plugins?
Regards,
PenciDesign.
AlbertCrane4 replied
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for #1, i found where you select random posts, but it's always the same posts that are implemented, they aren't randomized on refresh.
AlbertCrane4 replied
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for #1,
We've just spent weeks reconfiguring to the dynamic page that's being built for us without making one ourselves in Elementor, which i'd like to keep. You're not able to add an random content selection into your content slider? It seems that would be a good way to control the content coming into that slider, as an option.
AlbertCrane4 replied
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Hi, For #2, that's already selected on both, but it's not randomizing the content on refresh.
PenciDesign Supporter replied
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Hi,
1. If you want to display posts in a random order on the homepage, please consider building the homepage with Elementor and configuring the query settings for each post listing section.
2. About the widget content, please go to Appearance → Widget: select the ".Soledad Recent Posts" widget then change the "Order By" to "Random" option.
Regards,
PenciDesign.
AlbertCrane4 started the conversation
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Hi,
I'm really enjoying this theme, i think you've done a great job with it. There's a lot of moving pieces, but i think we're close to scaling this site. I haven't been able to find some things.
On the homepage, i'd like to randomize the posts that it's pulling in dynamically, is that possible?
Also, for the 2 widgets on the sidebar, i'd like to randomize those as well, every time someone refreshes i'd like them to see different random content in the 2 widgets and in the featured slider on the top of the homepage.
Hopefully that's possible, please let me know.
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