Is My Theme 2.7 Compatible?
Let me go ahead and answer the question that a LOT of people are going to be asking over the next several weeks as the release of WordPress 2.7 draws closer. Yes. Your theme, more than likely, will be compatible with WordPress 2.7.
That is to say, it won’t break under 2.7. However, this latest version of WordPress does add a good many NEW features to themes that, unless properly accounted for, your theme probably won’t be taking advantage of immediately. Continue Reading…
Mark Jaquith Explains the 2.7 Publish Module
Over the weekend, I noticed that Mark Jaquith (of b5media and a lead core WordPress developer) has put together a VERY handy video that explains the logic and new functions of the Publish Module in the new WordPress 2.7 Post/Page Admin interface.
Community, Self-Respect, and Free WordPress Themes
If you would like to know more about Elevate Themes, or would like to stay up to date with the launch schedule and FREE theme releases, please follow @elevatethemes on twitter
I’m convinced the worst feeling in the world is when you know you could have done something, yet you chose to do nothing. Over the last several months, it has become increasingly clear that my self-respect was waning, and an intense desire to do something special was overwhelming me.
You see, I’m grateful for the community that supports free software like WordPress. It’s that community that has given me the ability to work full-time from home, enjoy a comfortable lifestyle, and make some of the best friends I’ve ever had. WordPress has dominated my life for the better part of two years, which is shocking conisdering WordPress is just blogging software. The fact that it supports hundreds, if not thousands, of people is shocking as well.
And to that end, I’ve been feeling dissatisfied with ONLY releasing themes that cost money. Don’t get me wrong, I’m no zealot. I’m as capitalist as they come. But something has been bothering me lately — it just didn’t seem right that a free program, supported by a team of volunteers, was severely lacking in quality themes that were also available for free. It seems wrong — you can get a great piece of blogging softare for free, but almost all the good themes cost money. Continue Reading…
WordPress 2.7 Admin Sneek-Peek
WordPress 2.7 is set to be released sometime in November. I’ve been following the development of the new 2.7 dashboard interface design through the SVN repository for 2.7 (bleeding), and this is what it’s showing as of 12:00 noon E.S.T. Continue Reading…
Proximity News Theme Video Overview
I recently took some time to record and post this overview video for Proximity News. It highlights and explains some of the features, and covers some of the things that make Proximity News such a unique theme. Once you watch this video, I think you’ll agree that this is the most advanced WordPress news theme available, and publishing has never been easier!
Hear My Interview on WordPress Weekly
This past Friday evening, I was a guest on the WordPress Weekly Podcast, hosted by Jeffro of Jeffro2pt0.com. If you would like to listen to the entire 90+ minute interview, check out episode 14 of the WordPress Weekly Podcast.
WordCamp Recap, Part 1
I’m sitting in the airport, waiting for my flight, on my way back home from WordCamp Dallas, 2008. I finally got to meet a bunch of people that I respected and followed for a long time, as well as some friends, both long time and recent, that I’ve never met before. It was a very rewarding experience, without a doubt.
But the reason I wanted to post a recap of the weekend was to highlight all the cool stuff that was showcased at WordCamp this year. Continue Reading…
Google PageRank Updated
It does indeed seem like Google has updated PageRank once again, and considering this blog’s meager 2 free WordPress themes, I’m happy with our growth from 2 to 5. Not bad for a blog less than 6 months old, if I do say so myself.
I’m sure it doesn’t hurt to have links from the likes of Small Potato, Brian Gardner, Cory Miller, Blog Herald, and of course my friend Lorelle (who happens to be one of the nicest people in the whole wide world!).
Times are good, and they keep getting better … can’t wait for what’s next!
