Tag: plugins

  • WP-CLI Error: PHP Deprecated: implode(): Passing glue string after array is deprecated.

    I use WP-CLI to maintain my WordPress sites. It’s simple, it handy, and it works without any issues. For example, I can updates all my plugins and themes (if updates are available) by executing wp theme update –all and wp plugin update –all. If WordPress core engine is available, I only need to run wp…

  • WordPress 3.7 with Background Updates

    WordPress is actively being developed by great developers. I always tried to keep my WordPress installation updated by running update process — which is very easy. But, right now, I want to write down about the latest release. Not that every update provides an improvement, new features, or bug fixes, but this version 3.7 (codename:…

  • Photon: WordPress.com's Content Delivery Network

    Dealing with side loads for heavy-traffic website sometime can be painful. But, of course there are some common practice to deal with this kind of situation. For example, you can take advantage of cache system, offload to other service to reduce server load/bandwidth, or using CDN (Content Delivery Network). For WordPress-powered sites, you can take…

  • Are you using WordPress' Post Formats feature?

    If you have upgraded your WordPress installation to the latest version (right now, it’s Version 3.1), you can take advantage of its “Post Formats” feature. So, what is it anyway? WordPress Codex explains: A Post Format is a piece of meta information that can be used by a theme to customize its presentation of a…

  • Now, this blog is using DISQUS

    I decided to switch the commenting system for this blog, from WordPress’ built-in commenting system feature to DISQUS. I was not sure which hosted service I wanted to use — DISQUS and Intense Debate came into consideration. Here are some reasons why I use external commenting system service right now: DISQUS provides integration with other…

  • How to Merge Two Blogs Using WordPress 3.0 Multi-Site Feature

    Now, WordPress installation in this domain (orangescale.com) powers my other blog — in Bahasa Indonesia, using WordPress 3.0 Multi-Site feature. I decided to use this method so that I don’t have to manage two separated WordPress installation. In short: orangescale.com and thomas.or.id are now using a single WordPress installation, using orangescale.com as the primary blog.…

  • Some Notes About Enabling Multi-Site option in WordPress 3.0

    After upgrading my blog using WordPress 3.0, I was thinking of taking the opportunity to have the multi-site option. Previously, I played with WordPress Multi User. So, I think it would something I’m familiar with. If you’re not familiar with WordPress 3.0 features, you can check WordPress Codex first. You can find lots of useful…

  • WordPress 3.0 Error: Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance

    I have upgraded this blog to WordPress 3.0 not long after it was available for download. Everything went without any major issues. I only use it without special hacks. One thing that makes this version a little bit different is that WordPress will bring your site offline if there is/are something not working. For example,…

  • Unable to locate WordPress Plugin directory

    I just made a fresh install of WordPress 2.8. As usual, the installatoin process was simple and straight forward. After doing some configurations, I wanted to install some plugins directly using the automatic installer from dashboard. But, I had a problem. After filling in the FTP information, my WordPress gave me this message: Unable to…

  • WordPress Plugins Search and Comment Threading

    Finally, WordPress now offers a better search engine for its plugin directory. It is using Sphinx right now. But, it does not search plugins by authors and tags. It only reads all information from readme.txt file which is delivered in every plugins uploaded to directory. Another improvement — well, I think I should call it…

  • Troubleshooting: Can't Login After WordPress Upgrade

    Today, I was helping my client upgrading her WordPress-powered blog. He was using WordPress 2.6.x series. I upgraded using the standard procedur, and I thought the whole process was painless. But, it was not. I could not access its “Dashboard”. The login screen was there, but when I entered the username and password — I…