Quick Tip: Preview a Theme without a Plugin
Did you know that you can preview an installed WordPress theme without having to install a new plugin? This would be useful if you’re switching over a WordPress site to a theme that’s a work in...
View ArticleGreat visual tools for communicating with clients
I know this post isn’t WordPress related but if you’re doing a lot of web design work, using either app mentioned below could save you a ton of time… You’ve probably heard the old adage “a picture is...
View ArticleWhat’s new in WordPress 3.1?
The WordPress.org team is busy getting WordPress 3.1 for self hosted sites ready to go in the next few weeks. So what’s inside? Some of the more interesting features that could make the final release:...
View ArticleQuick Tip: Cross Browser Test for free with Adobe Browser Labs
When you’re building a site, make sure you check out your web site in multiple web browsers other than the one browser you use every day. The ones you want to pay attention to are: Firefox, Internet...
View ArticleOffline WordPress.com editor: Mars Edit 3
I bought Mars Edit 3 a few weeks ago and wrote a quick review on my other site. So time for an update! Here are some things that I really think make it an indispensible tool. My favorite is that it’s...
View ArticleQuicktip: Import & Export links library
The link library aka blogroll is one of the lesser known or under utilized feature of WordPress. It allows you to track other website URLs in a tidy post-like system. It’s right below the Media library...
View ArticleAutomattic sites reach 500 million visitors per month
We’re seeing signs of serious traction for WordPress. According to Quantcast (a website popularity tracking service), WordPress.com and it’s family of websites under the Automattic umbrella have...
View ArticleA few more thoughts on Mars Edit 3
I bought Mars Edit 3 a few weeks ago and wrote a quick review. So time for an update! Here are some things that I really think make it an indispensible tool. My favorite is that it’s easy to use to...
View ArticleWordPress.com now offering premium themes
If you’re using WordPress.com, meaning your blog is hosted by Automattic / WordPress, then you have two new theme choices as of today. These two new premium themes will set you back around $50-70. If...
View ArticleCheck out our weekly wrap up site: WPWeekly.net
We’re happy to announce we’re starting a new site that’s designed to be short and sweet. A way to summarize a week’s worth of WordPress stories: WPweekly.net This week we look at short codes, SEO,...
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