Delete Temporary SayPro Posts

To delete temporary posts in WordPress (for example, posts that were saved as drafts, or posts you no longer need), you can follow these steps:

1. Deleting Draft or Pending Posts

If you have posts that are saved as drafts or are pending review, you can easily delete them:

Steps to Delete Draft or Pending Posts:

1. Go to the WordPress Dashboard.
2. Navigate to Posts > All Posts.
3. At the top, you’ll see a filter with options like All, Published, Draft, Pending Review, and more.
4. Select Draft or Pending Review from the drop-down filter.
5. You’ll now see a list of posts that are in draft or pending status.
6. Hover over the post title you want to delete, and you’ll see options like Edit, Quick Edit, Trash, etc.
7. Click on Trash to move the post to the trash bin.

2. Emptying the Trash

Once posts are moved to the trash, they are not completely deleted until the trash is emptied. You can remove them permanently:

Steps to Empty the Trash:

1. Go to Posts > All Posts.
2. Click on the Trash link at the top to view trashed posts.
3. From here, you can:
   • Delete Permanently: Hover over the post and click Delete Permanently to completely remove it from your site.
   • Or, you can Restore it if you accidentally trashed a post.

3. Deleting Post Revisions

If you want to delete temporary posts that are actually post revisions (versions of a post saved by WordPress), you can use a plugin or delete them manually via the database.

Using a Plugin to Delete Revisions:

• Install a plugin like WP-Sweep or WP-Optimize.
• These plugins will allow you to clean up your WordPress database by deleting unnecessary data, including post revisions.

Manually Deleting Revisions via Database (Advanced):

1. Access phpMyAdmin (through your web hosting control panel).
2. Select your WordPress database.
3. Run the following SQL query to delete all post revisions: DELETE FROM wp_posts WHERE post_type = 'revision'; Be careful with this method, and make sure to back up your database before running any queries.

4. Using Bulk Actions to Delete Multiple Posts

If you have a large number of temporary posts (drafts, pending, or even trashed posts), you can delete them in bulk:

1. Go to Posts > All Posts.
2. Filter by Draft or Pending posts.
3. Select multiple posts using the checkbox next to each post title.
4. From the Bulk Actions dropdown, select Move to Trash and click Apply.
5. To delete permanently, go to the Trash and use Bulk Actions > Delete Permanently.

5. Delete Posts Programmatically (for Developers)

If you’re comfortable with coding, you can programmatically delete posts in bulk by running a script or using WP-CLI (WordPress Command Line Interface).

Example WP-CLI Command:

• To delete all draft posts: wp post delete $(wp post list --post_status=draft --format=ids) --force

This command will delete all posts with the status draft.

6. Auto-Deleting Old Drafts Using Plugins

If you want to automatically delete old drafts that are taking up space:

• Auto Draft Cleaner: This plugin can be set to delete drafts that are older than a specific time period, helping keep your site clean without manual intervention.

Summary:

To delete temporary or unwanted posts, you can:

1. Trash and delete drafts/pending posts manually from the Posts > All Posts section.
2. Empty the trash to permanently delete posts.
3. Delete post revisions using a plugin like WP-Sweep.
4. Use bulk actions for multiple posts or WP-CLI for programmatic deletion.

Would you like help with any of these steps in more detail, or need assistance with plugins to manage your posts?