Add HTML Elements Using Hooks
You can use hooks to add html elements such as wrapping divs to your templates. Here is an example that I used in a Woo theme. You have to adapt it according to your theme. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 <?php…
Add Another Navigation Bar
Place this code in the functions.php file to add another navigation area to your website 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 add_action( ‘init’, ‘mk_nav_menu’ ); function mk_nav_menu() { register_nav_menus( array( ‘header-sector-menu’ => __( ‘Header Sector Menu’ ) ) ); }add_action( 'init', 'mk_nav_menu' ); function mk_nav_menu() {…
Twenty Twelve: Extend Margins Beyond Parent Element
It always seemed to be a simple matter to make a child element wider than the parent element. You just give the child element negative right and left margins and you’re done. So I was totally perplexed when this did not work the first time I created a child theme…
The Difference Between Posts and Pages
Unless you are already very familiar with WordPress, you might not be sure whether to present your content as a post or a page. The rule of thumb that is generally quoted is that pages are for more or less permanent content while posts gets constantly updated. For example, your…
WordPress Vocabulary 101
When building a website for a client it is essential that everyone shares the same vocabulary. WordPress uses themes and templates, headers and footers, pages and posts. Developers talk about wireframes and mockups, backend and front-ends, dashboards and widgets. Unless the client is also familiar with those words, there can…
Getting Started with WordPress SEO, Analytics and Related Tools
Get found, measure your results, and then redesign. Here are the slides from my presentation at WordCampNYC on June 9, 2012. To learn more, contact us about our Analytics related services. Especially if you’re just getting started with WordPress, I have provided links to recommended plugins. The slides also show some…
Make Image Uploading Easier
I recently met some educators who were telling me how confusing and frustrating image uploading can be, especially for their students who are new to WordPress. I looked into possible plugins for them, but found that most of them only add on more features instead of creating a simpler interface….
Business Model Canvas
We built this model for a new startup NeighborSquad using the Business Model Canvas:
Do You Need Responsive Design?
Within the last few years screen size has increasingly become an issue. We can no longer assume that visitors will always view our website on a desktop computer or laptop. As a matter of fact, they are just as likely to be using a mobile phone or a tablet. As…
Use Google Insights to Understand What People are Searching For
The video below introduces Google Insights: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4f9kPc5vzA&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] Even if you’re not yet buying Google Ad Words, you can use this tool to help you think about how you frame your message, whether you’re writing a blog post or constructing an email campaign. Take a look at language you’re using versus…
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