WordPress 2.8 and Google Analytics

Image via CrunchBaseHello all,I wrote here about upgrading to wordpress 2.8.   And if you follow my directions, you will be able to log out and log back into your blog no problem.  However, if you leave the plugins active, you will likely not be allowed back into your blog once you log out.  You will need to erase/rename the offending plugin from your wp-includes/plugins … [Read more...]

How to Upgrade to WordPress 2.8

We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming.... (What? I do SO have regular programming.) to bring you.... WordPress 2.8.  The biggest upgrade in this version is the widget area and more cool goodies for our sidebars!!  Dont forget to check out the warnings in the Save the Sidebars article series!! I haven`t done my research on the new features yet but when I do, I`ll be sure to update … [Read more...]

Why is my sidebar swinging below my content?

Q:  Why is my sidebar swinging below my content?A:  9 times out of 10, it is the same reason: there is an unclosed division within an html/text widget.  Hang in there with me, I intend to explain this in English, I promise. The Problem:Your browser thinks that your sidebar belongs with the main content area.  If you look closely, you'll notice that the sidebar is NOT under the left … [Read more...]

Cool Themes for business sites

Just this month, I've discovered some great themes.  These are just the ones that I've run across - there are countless others as well.  These are FREE, and can be customized by following the instructions.  Most are customizable right from your admin panels in the back end of your blog. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The first one is another template "system".  I'm not fond of these yet, … [Read more...]

Day 14: Update a Key Page

Oh my goodness, this is a biggie.  If  you're like me, you have a list about a mile long of all the things you'd like to do on your front page, let alone the comments, and about pages.  Not to mention the contact and subscribe buttons.  This blog, and my other two should probably be the shining examples of blog layout and function, as that is what I do, however.  Have you heard the tale of … [Read more...]

An introduction to the Internet

When I began, my hubby set me up with a blog. On some site. Now if you're like me, you have no idea what in the world is going on behind the scenes, you just really love google, and some blogs you've been reading. And maybe you do your banking online and search for phone numbers.Perfect!Wordpress is for you, honey!It is all a little overwhelming at first, but here is what information I … [Read more...]