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- NewsmagNewsmag documentation
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- NewsmagCustom ad spots
Hi,
I have noticed this now. Please make sure you also test this without any plugins active and leave just Visual Composer plugin active and also empty cache then check again.
In some cases this turned out to be due to the tagdiv speed booster plugin as this plugin moves the css and js automatically to the bottom of the page.
We suggest to deactivate all plugins to make sure this doesn’t happen due to others plugins you use and if this issue persists please let me know.
Thanks
Thanks Emil!
I will try (1) when I get a chance, as well as (2)
I do realize visual composer is actually also used on the category pages; so I guess was trying to figure out how to limit additional CSS files on post pages.
🙂
Hi,
1. You could add a new size like this – http://screencast.com/t/X82FaXO9o
array(
'name' => 'td_200x150',
'width' => 200,
'height' => 150,
'crop' => array('center', 'top'),
'used_on' => array(
'Related articles'
)
)
Enable it from the Theme Panel – http://screencast.com/t/ikTADp1Wdcv
Regenerate thumbnails using Force Regenerate.
Result – http://screencast.com/t/YBErs1WoAT
2. Try this code (add it at the end of functions.php):
function dequeue_visual_composer_css() {
if (is_single()) {
wp_dequeue_style('js_composer_front');
}
}
add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'dequeue_visual_composer_css', 1003);
3. I’ve added this issue on the list, we’ll investigate.
4. You could try defer, async may give some errors:
function defer_parsing_of_js ( $url ) {
if ( FALSE === strpos( $url, '.js' ) ) return $url;
if ( strpos( $url, 'jquery.js' ) ) return $url;
return "$url' defer=\"defer\" '";
}
add_filter( 'clean_url', 'defer_parsing_of_js', 11, 1 );
Thank you, Emil G.
Hi,
The issue you have is not due to your ads. This usually happens when using the tagdiv speed booster plugin which moves the theme style to the footer which causes this delays on loading the style and for a moment your site appears unstyled.
First please try this without any plugins active, leave just VC and speed booster and empty cache.
I’ve noticed you use the 4.6 theme version. Please download latest theme version from themeforest, update it and also update you VC plugin and also the speed booster plugin from the /plugins folder then test for this again and let me know if this still happens.
Use this guides and do the same for the speed booster also:
https://forum.tagdiv.com/update-the-visual-composer-plugin-wpbakery/
https://forum.tagdiv.com/how-to-update-the-theme/
Thanks
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This reply was modified 11 years by
Lucian.
Hi,
This paragraph tag seems to be added to the slide: http://screencast.com/t/y8inVYK2 an cuses this.
Not sure how this happens, make sure though that you disable and check this without any other plugins active and leave just the Visual Composer active then also empty cache and purge files if you use any CDN host services and try again.
I have also tested this and haven’t encountered any issues of this type using the latest theme version (4.6.1).
Please let me know how this goes.
Thanks
Hi,
Please make sure that you download the latest theme version from themeforest: http://themeforest.net/downloads then use this guide and install/update the theme uploading the files via FTP: https://forum.tagdiv.com/how-to-update-the-theme/ then use this guide to remove the VC plugin and install the one from the plugins folder: https://forum.tagdiv.com/update-the-visual-composer-plugin-wpbakery/
Please let me know if yous still can’t managed this.
Thanks
Hello, Thanks for the suggestions! 🙂
@kovachx: When we set to just 4 and no delay, it loads (we had already tried this prior to posting here), but no “slider” effect works, so images do not slide. Just 4 still images. We have allowed for all categories, which is what we want. There are no posts without images on any published posts.
@lucian: We have verified all posts have images. See: http://fishfarminginternational.com
You can see the slider loads blank, then works after the two “blank” frames and all 16 posts included, have images.
Here is what we have tried so far with no luck:
1. Changing to less number of post. Once we get to 4, the 2 blank frames don’t load.
2. Picking a single category which all posts have images. Still shows blank frames.
3. Anything above 4 posts selected and we get the 2 blank frames, with no posts before the posts with images load.
4. We use this plugin to be certain there is a featured image for each post: https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-list-featured-image/
5. We are using the “Big Slide” from the WPBakery Visual Composer.
6. We tried deactivating all plugins, this did not fix it.
Any other ideas?
Thank you.
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This reply was modified 11 years by
monsterdevelopment.
Hi there!
I have trouble embedding my videos from Vimeo. When I inserting embed code for my video it looks ok in the post but after I’ve pushed the save button I get some default video from some Michael about how to use Visual Composer to make my page. Somebody knows what I’m doing wrong?
Hi,
I’m starting to make an effort to optimize the site for PageSpeed, and couple of minor things:
test page
http://ga-ga.com/1890/book-review-people-deserve-a-fighting-chance/
1) is it possible to setup the use of the optimum thumbnails for this kind of page layout? Basically actually using 200×150 images vs resizing them? I currently have 200×150 as one of the 3 sizes in the wp admin > media > small/medium/large, however the page blocks on posts don’t actually use the 200×150 size thumbs.
(to correct listed as “error” for pagespeed)
resized in HTML or CSS from 238×178 to 200×150. Serving a scaled image could save 1.5KiB (30% reduction).
2) can we set pages and posts and categories, etc., to NOT load the visual composer CSS since it’s only used on home page?
/wp-content/plugins/js_composer/assets/css/js_composer.css
3) getting this issue, which I don’t recall seeing before when doing past optimizations, and not sure if something in ad module is loading something via BOTH http and https, or if this is strictly an issue on Google ad side of the load:
The following resources have identical contents, but are served from different URLs. Serve these resources from a consistent URL to save 1 request(s) and 9.2KiB.
•http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/bg/-GgkI9xeVCztemwrHKdpGDGZZ7feSdeVfZSSdFvmVw8.js
•https://www.google.com/js/bg/-GgkI9xeVCztemwrHKdpGDGZZ7feSdeVfZSSdFvmVw8.js
4) best way to defer parsing of this javascript
•http://ga-ga.com/wp-includes/js/comment-reply.min.js (622B)
•http://ga-ga.com/wp-content/plugins/akismet/_inc/form.js (533B)
Thanks folks 🙂
Don’t over write folders when updating the main theme; you need to DELETE the old folders and replace with NEW folders.
The visual composer didn’t change with 1.4,
but otherwise try using my “moving to newsmag theme” sticky topic.
I just did this yesterday, and I’m now on 1.4.
I don’t use child themes, myself due to consistent problems with plugins.
Remember you need to turn off caching, clear caching/CDN reset if used, and turn off all plugins when updating theme.
I am using six rows to create my homepage. The rows are split in either two or three columns with the last column meant for the sidebar. I am using the first (in two-column row) and first, second column (in three column row) to build the left panel. But I am not able to create a widgetised sidebar since I am left with six columns (the last column of each row). If I use the last column of the first row to place the widgetised sidebar, the remaining five ‘last columns’ are still left unused. Also, the left panel of the first row height is automatically increased to the height of the widgetised sidebar, leaving a huge blank space until the end of the height. If I am able to merge all the six last columns into one, and use it for the widgetised sidebar, my problem will be solved. How to merge the columns into one? Anyone please help. Thanks
Hi,
I have a few questions:
– Are the .less files in /less_files folder dynamically compiled by the theme or are they just used by the developers to compile it to a .css file, becuause I noticed that style.css and the less files have many lines of code in common? Otherwise I will remove the folder.
– Is the booster plugin automatically enabled when I install the theme, because the theme doesn’t ask me to install it like visual composer and the social plugin?
Thanks in advance,
Engo
Hi,
You don’t need to update/activate it as the updated and latest version it is added within theme’s files so you just need to download the latest theme version(4.6.1) from themeforest: http://themeforest.net/downloads ..then update your theme using this guide and the FTP method: https://forum.tagdiv.com/how-to-update-the-theme/
After that remove the VC plugin and use this guide to install the VC plugin included within the /plugins folder that was included within the theme files you’ve downloaded from themeforest: https://forum.tagdiv.com/update-the-visual-composer-plugin-wpbakery/
Thanks
Hi,
Thanks Chris!
@Keld Bendtsen
Adding this line: add_filter( 'wp_default_editor', create_function('', 'return "tinymce";') ); ..to functions.php file like this: http://screencast.com/t/Fdx0665vgRg defaults the tinymce/visual editor on post editor.
I have also tested this and work fine using the latest theme version (4.6.1) so please make sure as Chris stated that you empty caches and purge files if you use CDN.
Thanks
Hi,
We do recommend the use of W3 total cache plugin with just the page cache enabled and without the minification options or CDN: https://forum.tagdiv.com/how-to-make-the-site-faster/ the fifth step.
I have checked your site and noticed that you do use CDN which generates lots of errors: http://screencast.com/t/Iww2px49is
Please make sure that you disable CDN and just leave page caching active then check for this again without any plugins active, disable all of them leaving just Visual Composer and W3TC and test again.
Please let mew know how it goes!
Thanks
Hi,
I believe you refer to the Visual Composer issues which appear with older versions of VC when updating WordPress to 4.1
I have noticed you use already use the latest theme version(4.6.1) and also the latest VC version(4.3.5) which should work fine together as the VC was fixed in the latest version to work on WordPress 4.1 also.
I have noticed though some extra css, the one that adds the space between elements which should not be there so you could try to remove and re-install it from the plugins folder that was provided within the theme’s downloaded files and use this guide to do it: https://forum.tagdiv.com/update-the-visual-composer-plugin-wpbakery/
After that remove the css I gave you and check if those space are still added.
Please let me know how it goes!
Thanks
Hi,
Unfortunately we haven’t been able to make any progresses with this and the latest update was an update of the Visual Composer plugin which was creating issues when used with the latest version of WordPress 4.1: http://screencast.com/t/MwFBO2oHi
We are working to a new grid which will support all VC elements which will be available on 2/3 mounts.
Thanks for the message!
Hi there …
Thank you very much! This helps us 🙂
But just for asking the question … Did you see something strange in our code, which may have caused this?
I am asking this, because I saw a thread about the visual composer, which seems to cause some issues right now.
Of course my Homepage is built with it. So maybe these gaps have been caused by the composer?
Best regards
Torsten
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This reply was modified 11 years by
12familyde.
I personally would rather not have the SEO stuff tied to the theme, as I’ve changed themes all over the place the past 10 years using WordPress, and there is no guarantee a theme will be updated for new SEO tech/requirements. With YOAST SEO, they now have a business model to sell premium versions and also sell the Google News plugin (which I use with 20 site license). I can swap themes if need be, without losing settings or foobar the sitemap.
Adding additional functions might be nice for the native system, but as long as there is an option to disable it all, I’d be fine with that.
The old Yoast was merely a collection of things we used to do with functions.php frankly, and custom headers. But now, it’s evolved quite well and works well “most of the time.” But it’s kind of like saying “why not build in Visual Composer features and stop using that plugin” … well, a whole separate dev team work on that, and they make money on each license, so it continues to evolve.
I’ve used themes in past that tried to do it all, and they end up being neglected, one month delay to fix something simple, etc.
SO, for me, I’d rather let Radu and folk make sure the theme functions with WordPress properly, supports a wide variety of WP standards, and then leave the “extensions” to others. Just my thought.
I used to build my own themes, and it’s a pain in the arse (hence how I ended up here).
But as many have said, this a forum, so discussion and exchange of ideas is all good. 🙂
(and how about browser and forum designers turning off freakin’ auto correct … changing build to built… it’s not possible for me to mis-type a b next to a t on the keyboard! Argh!)
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This reply was modified 11 years by
simchris.
Excellent! Thanks for your time and help.
1.- Thanks, on my opinion it’s definitely more useful than have the option to show or not by category the Big Grid.
4.- It is weird. I used “Regenerate Thumbnails” plugin but it didn’t work on my site. I will try with the two other plugins suggested on the article.
5.- Incredible, thanks! Now, could it be possible to add “$td_mod_single” somewhere to the line of code? Because now is missing my custom font for Post elements – Date.
6.1.- “display: none” did’t work. For the homepage I added the extra class to text sidebar widget using Visual Composer, and then add the custom code to Advance CSS – iPad Portrait, but it seems VC is not adding the class to the widget. For the other pages (posts) I use a text widget adding <div class=”class123″> and it works, but the title of the widget continues to appear.
6.2.- Same result as in 6.1: using VC doesn’t work, and using “div class” it does but the widget title is not considered on the class.
–> Is there a way to use Smart Sidebar when Slider is on the same page? Or use other slider (Rev Slider, RokGallery, etc.) could be better?
(the site is accesible again on dev.elguillatun.cl)
Regards,
Felipe Z.
Hi,
I have checked your site and noticed this js errors in your console which can cause this as the mobile menu works based on js: http://screencast.com/t/bxcc6028AbuB
Please try to check this without any other plugins active lave just the Visual Composer plugin active, empty cache and also purge files if you use any CDN host services and check again. Enable plugins one by one afterwards to find the one that is causing this issues.
Please let me know!
Thanks
Hi,
To turn off the minification or to purge file or empty cache you first need to use a cache plugin or a CDN host service.
Info about caching plugins/CDN: http://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/wordpress-caching-plugins–wp-26445
If you aren’t aware of using any of this plugins then just go to your plugins section select them all except “WPBakery Visual Composer” plugin then deactivate them.
Check for the issue again after doing this and if is still happening please give us wp-access so we can also check this and send login details via email at contact@tagdiv.com and also provide an URL to this topic or specify your issues details.
If you don’t get this issue after this you can enable them one by one to see which one is causing this and search for an alternative or not use it at all.
Thanks
Dear tagDiv/Newspaper 4 staff
(and all those going through the same unexpected problems)
So why is it that if I bought Newspaper 4 yesterday… I am still stumbling upon the same problem??
We have tried everything and regardless of reading this last thread and others the problem has not yet been resolved.
The problem is once we have followed instructions and uploaded the Newspaper 4 on to wordpress, it seems that the WPBakery Visual Composer plugin does not load. When attempted the following comes up:
Installing Plugin from uploaded file: themeforest-5489609-newspaper-wordpress_theme.zip
Unpacking the package…
Installing the plugin…
The package could not be installed. No valid plugins were found.
Plugin install failed.
To find a solution we turned to the forum. We that discovered others were having the same problem. We hoped that because of this we would quickly find a solution. We attempted all the suggestions posted in this thread and nothing. The same results.
When your sales pitch is promising a 15 minute install, and it takes us a stressful 24 hours and still no joy I feel like that unless you can assist we are left with 2 options- (1) refunding the $58 due to the promised product not being delivered. We have paid but we have received a dud (2) someone from the Newspaper 4 team installs and sets up the theme at no cost.
We look forward to you either providing a solution to this unresolved problem, refunding our money or installing the theme for us.
A swift response expected and appreciated.
from frustrated and unimpressed customers
-Muchaneta and Mano
Hi,
Not sure as I’ve also tested this and haven’t managed to recreate this issue on my device locally. Please try to empty all cache/ purge files if you use any CDN host services, lave just the Visual Composer plugin active then try again.
Also try to re-save your permalinks and to switch the number of posts displayed on category pages from here: http://screencast.com/t/rtQN8yGnQ and check if posts are still left out. You can check the numbers of posts that should appear on a specific category then check if all of them are displayed.
Please let me know!
Thanks
Hi,
This issue appears because of the Visual Composer plugin when updating to WordPress 4.1. We have included the fixed version of the plugin within the latest theme version so please make sure you download and install the latest theme version and also update the Visual Composer plugin from the /plugins folder using this guide: https://forum.tagdiv.com/how-to-update-visual-composer-plugin-wpbakery/
Thanks