Jon BishopLooks like we’ve hit a bit of a time warp! The original content for this post has been lost to the digital abyss because the service I used to host the video is no longer live (and, well, I may have totally forgotten I had videos there). It’s like losing a sock in the dryer, […]
It has been a long time since I last updated the socialize plugin. I made small updates here and there to fix some of the more common problems people were having but I never got around to making all the enhancements that had been requested. Well here it is, I’ve addressed every issue presented to me in […]
When Ning discontinued their free services, it left many communities scrambling for alternatives. Although some opted to transition to Ning’s paid plans, many sought new, cost-effective platforms to host their communities. Today, there are numerous robust options for building online social networks, from easy-to-use hosted solutions to fully customizable open-source platforms. In this post, I’ll […]
Converting an XHTML or HTML template into a WordPress theme is still a common task for developers, though the process has evolved with WordPress updates. This guide will walk you through modern best practices for converting a static HTML template into a fully functioning WordPress theme, considering WordPress 6.x and beyond. What You Need The […]
A couple of years ago, I might have said having a web presence depends on your business needs. Now, it’s non-negotiable. Regardless of the size of your business or how much revenue you generate, you need a presence on Google. People expect to find you online instantly—whether it’s through a business listing, customer reviews or […]
It’s unfair to just write someone off because they use the word expert in their title. I understand there are a lot of people claiming to be experts and they have ultimately tainted the title, but it’s still a fair title.
So you would like to celebrate Christmas and the holidays on X (Twitter)? Well so do I so I’m putting together this little post to gather my thoughts. Here are some things you can do to help get into the Christmas spirit with your X account.
I used to rely heavily on a tool called BackTweets and for a long time it was my favorite way to track retweets and mentions. Before that, I used TweetMeme, which helped popularize the idea of retweet buttons and viral link tracking. Over time, I explored Topsy and a few others too. Most of those […]
Most of the time when talking about RTs, we discuss the best times to post to Twitter and the number of characters you should be using and so on and so forth. But let’s step back a second and talk about how people RT from our blogs. Do you know how many people are RTing […]
There’s a common debate among web developers and UX designers: when is it appropriate for links to open in a new window or tab? Some argue it enhances user experience by preventing them from losing their place. Others say it’s intrusive, forcing behavior that should remain under the user’s control. Personally, I believe links should […]