WordPress

Help with the CMS (Content Management System) software I prefer. Tips, tricks, trials, and tribulations–and hopefully we’ll be the better for it !

WordPress Checklist

So you're ready to set up WordPress. There a zillion options, a kajoolion plugins and even options on the plugins. Ready?

Redirection

Powerful plugin that lets you redirect error pages from within the WordPress admin to the new pages you'd like them to go to.

Changelog

The changelog can be something of a secret weapon to gauging the competence of a theme developer.

Custom Menu Shortcode

Looking to add a list of pages or posts or categories or anything into a page? Create a custom menu first and then use this shortcode to put it anywhere on your site.

Custom Menu Shortcode

Creating bullet lists of pages on your site? Longer-term solution: use Custom Menu Shortcodes.

Hey, I found a great theme!

"Hey, I found this fantastic theme! Can you customize it?" Of course I can. But it's analogous to going to the house contractor and saying, "Hey, I saw this gorgeous house. Can you build it?

Why I Don’t Use Custom Post Types

I have tried to stay away from Custom Post Types (not a post or a page, but another type of "post" in WordPress) in case I change themes or plugins and they're no longer compatible or friendly or just don't work the way I want them to.

Jetpack Publicize

Until Jetpack came out with their Publicize module, getting your posts connected to your social media took a few plugins, a bit of hacking, and or a chunk of patience. With Jetpack's new Publicize, it's a snap.

Jetpack Publicize

Until Jetpack came out with their Publicize module, getting your posts connected to your social media took a few plugins, a bit of hacking, and or a chunk of patience. With Jetpack's new Publicize, it's a snap.

WP Engine

Super fast managed WordPress hosting. Give them a look-see and take them for a test drive. If your business is important, your hosting should be in good hands.

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