This is Part 2 of a 6-part series on diving "under the hood" with WordPress. Today, we're covering HTML - the markup language that allows a web browser to interpret and display content. Other posts in this series: Intro HTML CSS - Introduction CSS - Examples PHP jQuery Every time you visit a website like one of those eloboost websites, blog, web application, or even…
This is Part 1 of a 6-part series on diving "under the hood" with WordPress. Other posts in this series: Intro HTML CSS - Introduction CSS - Examples PHP jQuery There's no doubt about it: WordPress is a powerful CMS. Whether you're wanting to run a world famous restaurant site, the next big craft blog, or a membership site to inspire millions... WordPress can handle…
What's the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org? When a new user discovers WordPress, it's only a matter of time before this question pops up. It's very easy to get confused since, at the core of it, both products are similar. However, while WordPress.org and WordPress.com may be built on the same core software, that's where the similarities end. WordPress.org When people ask me what…
WordPress, at its current state, is the most widely used content management system on the planet. Powering over 20% of the popular web (and over 10% of all eCommerce systems), there's no other system that comes close in both scale and usability. It's something you hear about in conversation, especially in small-business circles and blogger meetups. A Definition of WordPress Even though it doesn't really…
There's quite a few amazing blogs on this list... if you're looking for a few new blogs to follow, this is the place to check out some new subscriptions! An infographic by the team at Artfulclub .
Back in Dublin, I did a session on Google Authorship for the Travel Blogger's Expo (TBEX), explaining the process and meaning behind linking your website to Google+. The process, while it seems intimidating, is actually very easy, and is (essentially) linking your profile and site together. I wanted to amend my session notes with some other information I've discovered since speaking, and provide those notes…
#WPChat: Defined #WPChat is a weekly Twitter chat that takes place on Tuesday night at 8PM EST (5PM PST). We focus on having discussions on WordPress design and development, and on showcasing WordPress used in unique and interesting ways. Sounds awesome. What do we talk about? I want to run #WPChat very similarly to how #BlogChat runs. Every week we'll have an overarching topic that…
Podcasting can be daunting for a number of reasons. Some people don't have time to mix together, edit, and publish their podcasts. Others simply hate hearing the sound of their own voice (I honestly fall into this category at times). And still others are bound by technical or financial limits. While I can't help you with the first two reasons, I can say without…
There's a mantra I repeat when people ask what they should be doing online: "Go where the people are". A good rule of thumb is to ask your readers what social media they frequently use, and strive to connect with them there. The one resounding link I've always gotten: the ability to listen to podcasts when they're on the go or commuting. The good news? It's…
If you run a blog (or a church site with some sort of event calendar or news section), having a place where your visitors and members can share your content is absolutely invaluable. Sometimes all it takes is for people to start spreading the word about an event. By giving them the chance to do so, you increase your chances for people to know what's…