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#1 2017-02-27 01:16:29
- grover_c
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WordPress Next/Previous post navigation
I have another question. Using the Backlight theme there doesn't appear to be Previous or Next post navigation. What/where is the best way to add it?
Thanks
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#2 2017-02-27 01:44:24
- rod barbee
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Re: WordPress Next/Previous post navigation
Two options I can see:
Create a child theme and add the functionality via code
https://codex.wordpress.org/Next_and_Previous_Links
Use a plugin specifically for the purpose. Search on something like "WordPress previous next post plugin"
Rod
Just a user with way too much time on his hands.
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ttg-tips.com, Backlight 2/3 test site
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#3 2017-02-27 02:21:59
Re: WordPress Next/Previous post navigation
The child theme approach gives you a central place to add other features like sharing links for social media, display of author name and creation date. This method will give you a fair chance not to interfere with future updates.
You have to create the child theme and put a subdirectory "template-parts" into the child theme directory. There you put a copy of the original Backlight Theme's file "./template-parts/content.php" that you can edit to fit your needs.
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#4 2017-02-27 02:33:34
- charlie.choc
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Re: WordPress Next/Previous post navigation
In the latest version you can enable adjacent post links in the Wordpress customizer which will give "Newer:" and "Older:" links on single posts.
Charlie
www.stalkinglight.com
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#5 2017-02-27 03:25:11
- rod barbee
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Re: WordPress Next/Previous post navigation
In the latest version you can enable adjacent post links in the Wordpress customizer which will give "Newer:" and "Older:" links on single posts.
Sure, go for the obvious solution. That's way too easy 
Rod
Just a user with way too much time on his hands.
www.rodbarbee.com
ttg-tips.com, Backlight 2/3 test site
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#6 2017-02-27 03:31:54
- grover_c
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Re: WordPress Next/Previous post navigation
Thanks, everyone. This is great info.
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