Site Re-Design and Podcast update

So, do you like the new site? Yesterday I completley re-designed the web site. The old site was looking quite ugly, and cluttered. It felt to me like it was just a dumping ground for new podcast episodes.
So I re-did it. The new site is based on teh Atahualpa theme.  The front page . . . → Read More: Site Re-Design and Podcast update

Wordpress 3.0 beta 2 is out!

I was just looking at the wordpress development blog this morning and noticed that Wordpress 3.0 beta 2 is out. So if you are adventurous then download it and give it a.try. If you’re only curious then hang on a couple of days. I’m working on a a new podcast episode which will be a . . . → Read More: Wordpress 3.0 beta 2 is out!

Ultra Super Easy Wordpress Installation

Having trouble installing Wordpress, or customizing your Wordpress site? The videos on this site are an excellent resource, but if you just want it done, now that’s an option. For $99 I will install and customize Wordpress for you, on the web host of your choice. You provide the hosting and domain name (But . . . → Read More: Ultra Super Easy Wordpress Installation

Jobs « Automattic

Just found this on the Automattic web site (Automattic is closely tied to Wordpress) it is for a job opening called “Happiness Engineer”, which is basically tech support. When I worked in tech support, we always talked about how much better every company would be if employees had to work tech support before they went on . . . → Read More: Jobs « Automattic

Teachmewp.com is a “Featured” podcast in iTunes!

Well, featured under the Education:Training – Video Podcasts section, third row down far right, Secudond row, First in line! but still it’s . . . → Read More: Teachmewp.com is a “Featured” podcast in iTunes!

Ning group, Tags on delicious

Finally, there is a teachmewp.com community.  I’ve set up a group for teachmewp.com at ning.com.  There is a discussion forum so you can talk with me, and with other members of the community.  Feel free to introduce yourself and give your blog or podcast a plug, and if you have any ideas or comments about the . . . → Read More: Ning group, Tags on delicious

Clickheat – free crazyegg alternative

At wordcamp, Timothy Ferriss very quickly mentioned crazyegg – a heatmap click tracking solution.  I checked it out and prices start at $10 a month. Too rich for my blood, so I did a bit of googling and found: Clickheat, a free version of crazyegg. It’s so free it’s on Sourceforge as open source, very cool. . . . → Read More: Clickheat – free crazyegg alternative

Wordpress 2.8 Beta 1

If you’re the kind of person who likes using buggy, unstable software, but loves to use the newest of everything, check out Wordpress 2.8 Beta 1.
Looks like some cool new . . . → Read More: Wordpress 2.8 Beta 1

P2 Episode coming

In case you haven’t heard, P2 is hot.  Rest assured, I have an episode coming up on how to install and use P2.  It should be coming in two weeks. Then I’ll be taking a week of because I’m headed to Wordcamp San Francisco, which is even cooler now because Automattic announced they’re doing a Wordpress Developer day . . . → Read More: P2 Episode coming

Win a free web site!

In episode 19 I announced a new contest.  I will be giving away free web site installation, configuration, and customization service (done by me).   You provide the domain name and web host, and I will install the most recent version of Wordpress for you, Install and configure whatever whatever plugins you want, and even customize a theme . . . → Read More: Win a free web site!