Tag: WordPress

  • Haikumattic

    I think I like the concept behind new Automattic’s website. The products and descriptions are haiku-powered. This is how they explain about WordPress.com service: Hassle-free blogging Even with your own domain Freemium model About Akismet: Remember the days Innocent inboxes gleam Be spam-free again. For complele list, go to Automattic’s site.

  • 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…

  • body_class() for WordPress Theme Designer

    I just upgraded my WordPress engine to the latest version. This new version offers some improved and new features. One of them is about body_class() function. Nathan Rice has a definition about this: The body_class() function operates in nearly the exact same manner as the post_class() function that was introduced in WordPress 2.7. The only…

  • WordPress 2.8's Syntax Highlighting

    I just tried WordPress 2.8 Beta 1. The upcoming version will offers many new features. So far, the syntax highlighting is a great addition. It is available on theme and plugin editor pages.

  • WordPress Automatic Upgrade and Default Theme

    Last few weeks, I worked on a WordPress theme design. But, it was the first time I used “default” as its theme folder. If you use WordPress, you might know how WordPress will deal with default theme folder. It will be used if something goes wrong with the theme.

  • 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…

  • WordPress 2.7.1

    The first maintenance release for WordPress 2.7 is ready to download. Using the auto-upgrade tool from the dashboard, it should not be painful. I’ve upgraded, and it only took few seconds. :)

  • WordPress will be much better with your help

    As WordPress users, we can contribute to its development in many ways. But, if you do not involve actively in the development, you can get involved by participating in a survey. This survey will help WordPress developers to determine which features should be on the top priority for WordPress 2.8 (and/or 2.9 and beyond) .…

  • New design for this blog

    I have been very busy in the last few weeks, many things to do. I needed to recharge my energy. And this is the result: a new design for my blog. I created this theme for fun, at least to keep my mood in balance, to bring my mood back to the other design work.…

  • WordPress 2.7, Upgrade, Plugins and Some Other Notes

    I just upgrade my blog to WordPres 2.7 stable release, code name “Coltrane”. Since I have been using WordPress 2.7 branch — I only upgraded from WordPress 2.7-RC2 released yesterday. And, the built-in core updater is VERY useful. I took only less than 10 seconds to upgrade. Nice! So, if you’re using WordPress for your…

  • Videoblogging, anyone?

    I decided to start a videoblogging now. When I am with my camera digital, sometime I capture videos and photos. So, why not bring the videos online? I know it is probably not popular — especially in Indonesia. But, why not? After doing comparison steps among some video hosting providers like Vimeo, YouTube, blip.tv, Yahoo!…

  • WordPress 2.7 Admin Color Scheme

    WordPress 2.5 already provide two types of color schemes for dashboard. They are “Classic” and “Fresh“. By default, you will have the “Fresh” color scheme. It’s light shades of blue. If you like the darker blue, you can switch to it by choosing the “Classic” style. If you haven’t touch this area, this setting can…