Google Font Directory
The Google Font Directory lets you browse all the fonts available via the Google Font API. All fonts in the directory are available for use on your website under an open source license and are served by Google servers.
TubePress – How to Fix Your Vimeo Gallery (and why it’s broken)
Problem: The TubePress plugin I use for displaying Vimeo videos on my WordPress site is broken. Solution: http://tubepress.org/2010/11/how-to-fix-your-vimeo-gallery-and-why-its-broken/ This worked for me.
WordPress – Exporting and Importing Database
Helpful resources (specifically to copy/move an existing site from an old domain name to a new one, which includes needing to copy/move the WP database, since the old site will still exist) for exporting and importing database onto new server: WordPress Codex Exporting and Importing WordPress WP Migrate DB (Migrate to a different domain and…
WordPress – Custom Category Template for Advanced Newspaper Theme
Overview: Custom Sidebar inside a custom Category template. Problem: Client wants an ad to be placed in the sidebar of a specific Category (Wine of the Week). WP Advanced Newspaper theme doesn’t have a category.php file that I can alter. Solution: Create a custom Category template using the archive.php file, and create a custom Sidebar…
WordPress Plugin: Fix for Lightbox 2 Not Working
Problem: Couldn’t get Lightbox 2 to function at all. Solution: Deactivate NextGEN Smooth Gallery by Bruno Guimaraes Install & activate WordPress NextGen GalleryView by John Brien
SEO – 6 Ways to Optimize Your Blog for Search Engines
By Jim Lodico Why Search Matters for Blogs In an earlier article, I talked about the importance of blogging and search engine rankings. However, once you’ve got the blog up and running, the next thing to do is to start optimizing your posts for the search engines. Although search engine optimization (SEO) can be overwhelming…
30 CSS Selectors You Must Memorize from Tuts Plus
So you learned the base id, class, and descendant selectors – and then called it a day? If so, you’re missing out on an enormous level of flexibility. While many of the selectors mentioned in this article are part of the CSS3 spec, and are, consequently, only available in modern browsers, you owe it to yourself to commit…
Mailpiece Design Analyst at United States Postal Service
I’m designing a #10 envelope and need somebody at the USPS to review my design before printing 10,000 pieces. Mailpiece Design Analyst: Mailpiece Design Analysts (MDA) are postal employees specially trained to answer your questions regarding mailpiece design. These employees provide advice and issue rulings regarding acceptability for automated rates. MDAs provide technical assistance on…
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WordPress Plugin – Secondary HTML Content for Multi-column Layout
Problem: Client needs to be able to add/edit sidebar content from the Page content editor. Solution: Secondary HTML Content plugin creates a second content editor right below the main text editor. So my client can just add/edit text in the second editor and it’ll show up in the sidebar. It’s pretty damn cool! I uploaded…
WordPress Testimonial from Susan Grider for Custom WordPress Work
I recently started my first website. While I was proficient enough to set the site up, there were a number of tasks that I was not able to accomplish. I looked on Craigslist.com for help and was very fortunate to find Reid Walley. Reid was very prompt in answering my email and assessing what my…