Here is a quick tip for those looking to use the Amazon short link service (AMZN.COM) with affiliate links. Of course you can always paste the long URL into something like the Google URL Shortener but since we recently had a client who insisted on using Amazon, we thought we’d share. NOTE: There has been [...]
Readable is a free skin for the Thesis Theme framework for WordPress designed and custom coded by yours truly. It stays true to the nature of Thesis by keeping a clean layout, providing simple typography and remaining clutter-free. If you choose to download it, I expect it to stay that way. Readable Features Clean, readable [...]
What is Simple URLs? Simple URLs is a complete URL management plugin that takes advantage of custom post types and uses 301 redirects to achieve its goals. It allows you to track and shorten links; especially long, ugly affiliate links. It simply adds a new custom post type to your WordPress Admin menu, where you [...]
WordPress does not add custom post types to author archive pages by default. In fact, it doesn’t add pages as well. It only displays posts from the author in question. By manipulating the pre_get_posts action we can add any custom post type we want to the author archive pages. Adding Post Types Using pre_get_posts First [...]
What is jQuery Image Lazy Load? The jQuery image lazy load WordPress plugin uses a jQuery plugin called Lazy Load to delay the loading of images in (long) pages. Images below the fold (far down in the page) wont be loaded before the user scrolls down. When the user does scroll down the images fade-in [...]
What is Regenerate Thumbnails? Regenerate Thumbnails allows you to regenerate all thumbnails, individual thumbnails or specific multiple thumbnails for your WordPress image attachments. Wonderful if you’ve changed any of your thumbnail dimensions (via Settings -> Media) after previously uploading images or have added new image sizes via the add_image_size function. How to use the Regenerate [...]
What is the WP101 Tutorial Plugin? The WP101 Tutorial Plugin provides professional, HD-quality “WordPress 101″ video tutorials straight to your WordPress dashboard. It’s targeted towards WordPress designers, developers and consultants and has been expertly coded (to be lightweight and standards compliant) by WordPress lead developer, Mark Jaquith. It was created from the WP101 online video [...]
