06 Oct
Posted by lucy as columns, grid layout, plugins, tiny mce advanced, Wordpress, WordPress Tutorials - Intermediate, wp easy columns, wp post columns
WordPress makes most things easy but, sometimes the in-built editor just won’t comply, especially if you’re trying to do something like align pictures next to each other in the same row, perhaps place 2 videos next to each other, or various other things that seem like they should be simple, but are maddening to attempt. [...]
04 Oct
Posted by lucy as adsense, advertising, affiliates, Blogging Basics, monetization, products
Ah, I thought that might get your attention….. Yes, what blogger does NOT want to make money from their hard work? Oh what’s that? You’re independently wealthy and just doing this for kicks n’ giggles? That’s nice for you. Now go sit in the corner with my other imaginary friends. But for those of you [...]
20 Sep
Posted by lucy as comments, css, customization, thesis, Wordpress, WordPress Tutorials - Advanced
The other day a friend asked me about styling the various parts of the Thesis comments display and when trusty Google didn’t come up with a fast answer, I was forced to delve into some CSS with the aid of Firebug to determine the solution. If you use the Thesis theme, on your homepage you [...]
16 Sep
Posted by lucy as Blogging Basics, first steps, making progress
The first step in any new project is often the hardest. At the beginning, the idea exists only in your mind with no tangible manifestations of it, and therefore no “proof” that it can be achieved. Our human nature is vulnerable to self doubt and fear, making our seedling idea susceptible to “it’ll never happen” [...]
In recent days a significant WordPress security threat has emerged. The root of it is the ability for unsavory types to compromise a very common image resizing script called TimThumb which is used in many WordPress themes and plugins. Through a security flaw, hackers can find a way into your site and cause havoc. Or, [...]