The inaugural WordCamp San Diego was held July 16 and who should attend but Mr. WordPress himself, Matt Mullenweg. I was on the edge of my seat, like a fanboy at Comicon (okay, not that bad), listening to his responses during the townhall-style Q&A session at the end of the WordCamp. I have to say,… Continue Reading
Digital strategist, front end + email developer, WordPress enthusiast, IT tinkerer, and not-so-horrible writer
How To Choose A Hosting Provider (In 6 Easy Steps)
I read an article today of all the factors to consider when selecting a hosting provider. They asked readers to consider 19 dimensions when making their decision. Yikes! Who would weigh that many considerations, especially when hosting is relatively commoditized? In response, I’ve put together my own easy six steps to use when selecting a… Continue Reading
WordPress is Missing an Obvious Revenue Stream
Talking with a friend the other day, a simple idea hit me like a lightning bolt: WordPress (Automattic) has completely missed the boat on an obvious revenue stream. Why doesn’t WordPress.org have a ThemeForest/CodeCanyon-style marketplace? Apple has the App Store, Android has the Marketplace. Why doesn’t WordPress have the Last Word? The Word? The SolutionPress?… Continue Reading
Custom Layouts for WordPress Themes
Have you ever wanted a homepage that looked different than your blog page? Or have you ever installed a theme that had different page templates for the homepage, gallery pages, contact form and blog post? I sure have. For months I wondered how I could do it for my own themes. Well, the answer turns… Continue Reading
SuperYachtsInc.com
Background: Super Yachts Inc is the leader in mega yachts buying, selling, construction and conversion. SuperYachtsInc.com was an HTML to WordPress site conversion. To bring the design up a notch, I added a full width, seamlessly repeating ocean image and floated the super yacht and logo on the background. The site now displays well on… Continue Reading