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  • 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…

  • After using DISQUS for a month

    A month ago, I migrated this blog commenting system to DISQUS and I notice that I got zero spam. Great! Previously, I used Akismet and it also worked great. Akismet can identify comment spams but the they still entered the system database. I know, this blog doesn’t have a huge amount of traffic. But for…

  • 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,…

  • WordPress Blog WordPress 3.0 "Thelonious"

    WordPress 3.0, code name “Thelonious” released. 3.0 is faster, stabler, and more secure, so you can focus on what matters (your audience) and let the rest fade to the background. Custom post types, MU merge, menu editor, Twenty Ten theme, over 1,200 bug fixes… there’s so much to enjoy in this new release, we’re really…

  • WordPress 3.0 Installation Process

    Today, I tried the upcoming WordPress 3.0 distribution. It’s not yet released. I installed WordPress 3.0 Beta 2. I do this because I want to know whether I will have some WordPress installations upgraded or not, to find the possibilities and considerations. The installation process is similar to the previous versions, but I think it’s…

  • Amazon CloudFront has an edge location in Singapore

    Today, I got an email from Amazon informing about new location of Amazon CloudFront. Now, it has a new location in Singapore. Previously, Amazon only has its CloudFront server located in Tokyo and Hongkong. Here’s the news delivered in the email: Starting immediately, Amazon CloudFront will begin using the Singapore edge location for requests for…