url: http://www.boldcareer.com/blog

SDAC Inc. provided:

• Custom web design
• XHTML/CSS programming
• WordPress theme
• WordPress plugins

technologies used:

XHTML, CSS, WordPress, PHP

front end:

The client wanted to create something that tied into his web site (boldcareer.com, but also make the blog distinguishably different so that it stood out. The client found a header image he liked (the fish) and I used that in combination with the newsletter signup and the master site navigation (left side nav) to create a blog theme that worked for this site. Other than the custom header, the client knew exactly what he wanted and it was just a matter of me implementing it for him.

back end:

This theme uses WordPress widgets so that the client can easily add more and change the existing sidebar content. There is not too much fancy about the backend. The client had a list of plugins he wanted installed for added functionality so most of the client ’s needs were taken care of by existing plugins.

lessons learned/random thoughts:

It is always nice to work with someone who knows what they want, and what is available to them. This is a great blog!

url: http://wildcache.com

SDAC Inc. provided:

• Custom Web Design
• XHTML/CSS programming
• WordPress theme

technologies used:

XHTML, CSS, WordPress, PHP

front end:

I was given the name of the software and free reign to come up with whatever I could. I decided to go with a leopard skin header and then base the rest of the colors off of the header image. The developer I made this for wanted something simple and easy to work with that went with.

back end:

The theme is very simple yet is based on one of my standard themes (which uses a lot of sandbox theme functionality). There are several functions that make this site easy to maintain (sidebar widget, dynamically generated navigation/menu bar, etc).

lessons learned/random thoughts:

This was a fun and quick project and I look forward to seeing what others think about WildCache. This is my second time working on a WordPress VIP project - and I really enjoy working with the Automattic staff.

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