WordPress, one of the Web’s most popular blogging platforms is about to get another update. And this one is significant. The update, version 3.0, is due in early May and pushes the platform closer to a full-blown CMS (content management system). Here are some of the most important new features for Web professionals:
WordPress Must Haves
WordPress is a rage, and why not? With it’s awesome features and amazing potential, it has taken the blogging world by storm.
Building the Perfectly Optimized Site Using WordPress
A great article came my way a while back and I thought it deserved to be republished. There is some great advice here for the novice as well as the experienced blogger.
In the past few years WordPress has become the standard blog publishing platform because of its ease of use, rich feature set, available plugins, and standards compliance. Of course, the fact that its free and open source hasnt hurt either.
Concerned About Using WordPress?
I had an interesting conversation the other day about using WordPress as a CMS system for a website platform. In this conversation, there were many issues cited about the ‘problems with WordPress’ in a professional website environment. I would like to offer my insight and how to make WordPress work for you.
BuddyPress
Just this past week I was introduced to a new function of WordPress for the single user – BuddyPress, a function of WordPress that was originally designed to add social networking features. Up until now, BuddyPress has only been available for WordPress MU (multiusers) and I must say, I had been quite jealous. That is until it’s release last Tuesday.
What is a Gravatar?
While sifting through blog posts and making comments, you may have come across the term “Gravatar” and wondered what it means. Gravatar takes its name from Avatar, a computer user’s idea of how you would represent yourself – whether it be an actual photo, your business’ logo, or your alter ego.
5 Top Blogging Tips for Freelancers
If you’re a freelancer who’s looking to get your business started, or a freelancer looking for more business, then blogging might just be for you.
How to prevent your favorite blog commenters ending up in the SPAM folder…
By Lisa Drew, Lyrical Biz on April 7, 2010
The Lost Blogger
I’m sure this happens to you. You placed a great blog post and you are receiving comments, but buried deep in your SPAM folder are valid comments that you didn’t find until it was too late to respond.
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