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Add a Login Box to your Sidebar

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I wrote a post a while back detailing how easy it was to add a Login Box to your template.  But, it’s even easier, it turns out, to add one to your sidebar.

Sidebar Login is a plugin that will let you throw a quick sidebar login box onto your site.  And, it’s AJAX compatable, which means that it logs the user in seamlessly and then displays typical “user” account options (profile, logout, etc).

Install the plugin and then drag the widget to your sidebar to install it.

  • Fighting the WordPress White Screen of Death

    Fighting the WordPress White Screen of Death

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    We’ve all been there: We’re editing the WordPress theme file, setting a new function and *BAM*: We view the site and it’s nothing but a sea of white pixels.  There’s no messages, no errors, nothing to indicate what you’ve done wrong.  And it’s frustrating: sure, removing the change would fix the problem, but I (as I’m…

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  • 50 Days to a Better Blog–Day 6: Quicker Blogging with Shortcodes

    50 Days to a Better Blog–Day 6: Quicker Blogging with Shortcodes

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    When it comes to blogging, one of the biggest reasons people stop is the lack of time it takes to effectively update a blog. I’m always on the lookout for tips that I can give to people to help them blog quicker without sacrificing content.

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