How to manage WordPress 3.0 Menus

Although this was made by and for wordpress.COM blogs, it is the same menu system distributed to self-hosted WordPress websites.Once you have your menus created, you can also add them to your sidebar, by using the "Custom Menu" widget. Just drag it over to the sidebar and select the menu … [Read more...]

REVIEW: Share and Follow Plug In

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I get home from “Vegas, Baby” and Cathy tells me to review a plug in because it is “Awesome!”  I asked her a few questions about this Share and Follow plug in and got similar responses:I love it - LOVE it. it is AWESOME share and follow widgets are separate... lots of reasons … [Read more...]

How to add images to the sidebars in WordPress

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For many of us using images in our sidebar, we've had to copy/paste the code or links to get them in there.  This plugin will save you from all that.  Using the Image Widget plugin, you can use the simple upload link to upload images from your computer right into the sidebar - no html required! … [Read more...]

How To Upload A Picture

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We all know that pictures speak louder than words.   And you have ideas about how you want your posts to look - but when starting out, there can be unending frustration in the how-to.   We intend to start a short series on the beginner's steps to blogging with WordPress.   Know someone who is … [Read more...]

Do you sell links on your website?

When you've been blogging for awhile, you'll undoubtedly be approached by PR people wanting to place an ad or link on your website for a fee.  What is important to realize is that links going to their site are good for their search engine visibility. And that is fine.  However, Google frowns … [Read more...]

10 Tips to Save Time Blogging

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The best things happen this time of year - my kids perform the cutest song/dance routines, I get to dress them up, the pine needles cover the unvacuumed carpet, and I get to indulge in a little eggnog and grown-up drink as we call it in our house.  With a little down-time over the holidays, I also … [Read more...]