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Firebug Demo: How to Troubleshoot CSS

Firebug demo

Today's offering is a brief screencast showing you how to use the Firebug browser plugin to identify and fix CSS issues on your website. For my example, I'll answer a CSS question from the StudioPress forums. This is my first screencast. Ever. So forgive me the extra clicky-clicks, throat-clearing, and uhhhhs... Firebug Demo Video: Links … [Read more...]

I’ve installed WordPress. Now what?

Dashboard

So, you're the proud owner of a shiny new WordPress installation! Whether you did a one-click install with your host or tried out the famous five-minute install yourself, congratulations are in order for being the newest member of this growing community. But Now what? I've lost count of WordPress installations, but suffice to say I've done it … [Read more...]

How to Create an Archive Template for a Custom Post Type

Custom Post Type Archive Template Page

This post assumes you're using the Genesis Framework for WordPress, but even if you're not using Genesis, you may still find this tutorial a helpful of custom page templates. Ok, readers. Grab your goggles and your oxygen mask because we're going deep into some code today! I've been looking for a way to create an archive template for a custom … [Read more...]

WordPress: Track Site Search Terms with Google

Don't Guess. Use Google Site Search.

Most of us know we can use Google Analytics to see what search terms are bringing people into our site. But once they've arrived, how do we know what searches they perform while on our site? Google has a nifty tool called Google Site Search that can help you read your visitor's minds track site searches by showing you exactly what visitors are … [Read more...]