The Simplest WordPress User Access Log Ever

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Those of use who develop using pods often find we use it for everything. So here’s a quick tip on using PodsCMS to create a custom user access log. Step 1: Set up the Pod I’m assuming you’ve already installed/activate both the PodsCMS and Pods UI plugins. If not, please do so before starting. Create [...]

Jmapping : Jquery plugin for Google Maps

Need to quickly integrate Google Maps with a series of posts? Try using JMapping. The easy part of this Jquery plugin is that you really don’t have to know much Jquery. Just loop through your posts with the right html syntax and POW! it happens. There are other jquery approaches that are more flexible … [...]

Theming Custom Post Types in WordPress 3.0

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So today I developed a simple strategy for dealing with some of the theming issues that arise out of WordPress 3.0 and the new Custom Post Type functionality. The Issue: You’re working on a site designed long before Custom Post Types were an itch in Matt’s cerebellum. But now that the functionality is there and you [...]

How to title a blog post

Problogger had great article last week on how to title a blog post. Sure it’s a boring, mundane part of your site, not nearly as sexy as those moving images and flashy drop-down menus. But the title of a post could be the most important factor your are ignoring. Not only do post titles effect [...]

Problogger: 10 tips for a great blog post

Problogger offers these ten things you should consider before writing a blog post: Choosing a Topic – take a little extra time defining your topic and the post will flow better and you’ll develop something that matters to readers. Your Post’s Title – perhaps the most crucial part of actually getting readers to start reading [...]

WordPress v. Drupal

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Ever wonder what the difference is between WordPress and Drupal, and which you should choose. Well, as is always the answer: it depends. Performancing has a good expanation of what it, exactly, it depends on.