Category: WordPress

WordPress 2.9

WordPress 2.9. has officially been released. This update has a number of changes and updates and contains a number of really cool features for both developers and users.

For users – you will notice a few things that might catch your eye:

  • Easy embeds. Simply copy and paste your a URL from YouTube, etc and it will auto turn it into an embedded video.
  • Trash. Now when you have the option to “trash” posts and pages so if you delete something but want to retrieve it later, you can (until you empty the trash)
  • Image Editor. Now you can easily manage (crop, resize, etc) your images without using your favorite grpahics program

For developers – here are some of my favorites:

  • New custom gallery code that lets you include/exclude items as well as pull in attachments from other posts.
  • Post thumbnails. (Just enable and go!)
  • Support location of category templates based on ‘category-slug’ (nice especially when you have more than one install with different category IDs
  • Added ‘excerpt_more’ filter to wp_trim_excerpt() function, which allow developers to change excerpt ‘[…]’ more string

You can read more about all the changes and updates that went into 2.9 if you are interested. You can also see all the bug fixes as well.

Download the latest versions of WordPress: WordPress 2.9

HOWTO: Add a Custom Comment Class to WordPress

Ever need to add your own class to your WordPress comment template but not sure how because of the function comment_class that controls the classes? Check out the function comment_class and you will see adding your own custom classes very easily.

Allow this sounds pretty basic – it is a lifesaver for doing a lot of customizations.

WordPress 2.8.6 is Available

WordPress 2.8.6 has officially been released. The update contains some important security fixes and updating is highly recommended. You can read more about all the changes and updates that went into 2.8.6 if you are interested. You can also see all the bug fixes as well.

Download the latest versions of WordPress: WordPress 2.8.6

Be Smart: Update/Backup WordPress

Over the last two weeks we have been busy fixing a lot of issues for people that could have been avoided all together if two simple tasks were done:

  1. Backup your WordPress data
  2. Keep WordPress up to date

Luckily for most people – both of these tasks are simple and even automated. First of all – make sure you always have a recent backup of your WordPress database. There is a great plugin available (free) that will actually automate the process and even email you a copy of the database every x days, x weeks, etc. If you have one plugin installed with your WordPress site – install AND use WP-DB-Backup.

If you have a lot of media on your local server – make it a point to back that up every x days (whatever you can live with if something were to happen).

As for keeping WordPress up to date – it has never been more simple. When there is a new version of WordPress available – you will be notified when you log into your site. Simply click on the link to either download the latest version or to update WordPress right then and there. You cannot imagine how much time, effort, stress, and money simply updating WordPress can save you in the long run.

WordPress 2.8.5 is Available

WordPress 2.8.5 has officially been released. The update contains a few security fixes and updating is highly recommended. You can read more about all the changes and updates that went into 2.8.5 if you are interested. You can also see all the bug fixes as well.

Download the latest versions of WordPress: WordPress 2.8.5

Lucidity Catalog Theme for Topspin Artists

I have been working with Topspin for a few years now and recently worked with them to create our theme “Lucidity Catalog” – with their artists in mind. Check out the recent Lucidity Catalog blog post I put together for them on their developers’ blog.

WordPress: Keep Up to Date – No Excuses

Over the past few days, there has been a lot of buzz going around about keeping WordPress up to date because of a specific worm going around that is causing havoc for out of date WordPress versions. The worm creates a user, hides it from the user list, and then inserts all kinds of junk into your posts.

There are multiple ways to easily find out when WordPress has been updated.

Since everyone who uses WordPress should stay on top of these updates, here are a few ideas on how to find out when a new version has been released:

  1. Pay attention the the “Upgrade Now” notice when you log into WordPress.
  2. Get notified by email with the Upgrade Notification by Email plugin
  3. Read regularly/subscribe to the WordPress blog
  4. Read regulary/subscribe to this blog

Updating is quick and easy – and should always be done after you have a database backup. Database backups are quick and easy as well with WP-DB-Backup plugin.

Not really sure if you want to do the upgrade yourself? We would be happy to do it for you – just contact us.

WordPress 2.8.4 is Available

WordPress 2.8.4 has officially been released. The update contains an important security update and updating is highly recommended. You can read more about all the changes and updates that went into 2.8.4 if you are interested. You can also see all the bug fixes as well.

Download the latest versions of WordPress: WordPress 2.8.4

Lucidity and Lucidity Catalog Updated to 1.1

Our commercial WordPress themes Lucidity (see demo), and Lucidity Catalog (see demo) have been updated to version 1.1. This update includes more customizations and easier admin options.

You can now easily change the font without touching any CSS at all by simply selecting one of eight pre-defined options in the admin.

Select Your Font
Select Your Font

You can also now easily select your site colors using a color picker. Simply point and click your way to new site colors!

Select Your Colors

We have also added more social networking site options so you can show off more of your sites (Technorati, LinkedIn, YouTube, and StumbleUpon)

You can purchase Lucidity for $50.00 or Lucidity Catalog for $75.00.