I've just released version 2.1 of HTML Import, which includes a new option to fix internal links. As the importer runs, it builds a list of old paths vs. new permalinks. You'll see that list reflected in the .htaccess redirects when the import is complete. This new function runs … [Read more...] about HTML Import 2.1 fixes your links
Warning users not to edit the posts container page in WordPress
I have this one user. You know the one; we all have one like her. Giving her the power to do things on her own is kind of pointless, because she can't ever remember how to do them. In particular, she can't seem to retain the procedure for adding news to the site. She knows that … [Read more...] about Warning users not to edit the posts container page in WordPress
Pregnancy, insomnia: a metaphor
It was a quiet morning in the Admin offices, something that occurred all too infrequently these days. I took my coffee downstairs, to the internal monitoring room. It had been too long since I'd last checked in. Joe was seated at his semicircle of screens, as he always was. I'd … [Read more...] about Pregnancy, insomnia: a metaphor
Plugin updates galore: HTML Import 2, Content Audit, Dashboard Notepad, and bonus! LiveJournal Crossposter
I have been a coding fool this week. The big news is that I'm now working on the LiveJournal Crossposter. If you use it, you've probably been pulling your hair out all week because it stops WordPress in its tracks when LJ is down. I've fixed it so it just shows you an error … [Read more...] about Plugin updates galore: HTML Import 2, Content Audit, Dashboard Notepad, and bonus! LiveJournal Crossposter
Q: Beginning WordPress 3 was written for 3.0. Does that mean it’s outdated?
A: Nope! The book is not very outdated at all, which is why we haven't done a new edition. I got lucky, and both 3.1 and 3.2 were relatively minor releases. I've just updated the Updates and Errata page for the book to include a quick rundown of what's changed since 3.0. If you … [Read more...] about Q: Beginning WordPress 3 was written for 3.0. Does that mean it’s outdated?
Baby update
Ultrasound tech: Do you want to know what it is? Us: Yes. Tech: *moves scope* Baby: *flashes everyone* Tech: Yep, he wants you to know, too. … [Read more...] about Baby update
HTML Import 2.0 beta
The new version of the HTML Import plugin is just about done. It's completely rewritten and has several big new features: It imports linked images. (OMG, I KNOW.) It can handle all of the following paths, as long as they lead to actual image files: <img … [Read more...] about HTML Import 2.0 beta
Expecting
You might have noticed that I've been pretty quiet lately. Sorry about that. I'm pregnant, and as a result, I sleep a lot. In fact, I pretty much slept through April and half of May. I'm still catching up with life. So, yeah: we're expecting! Due in December, and we find out … [Read more...] about Expecting
Young Miles, XKCD-style
"We booksellers of Harvard Book Store think that the original cover for Young Miles (an otherwise fine production) is unspeakably ugly and may deter you from purchasing this Hugo-award winning book which would otherwise provide you with hours of entertainment. With that in mind, … [Read more...] about Young Miles, XKCD-style
Ladies: the New York Times thinks you hate fantasy.
The NY Times has an amazingly patronizing review of Game of Thrones: In a sense the series, which will span 10 episodes, ought to come with a warning like, “If you can’t count cards, please return to reruns of ‘Sex and the City.’ ” Well, gosh, Ms. Bellafante, I'm sorry all … [Read more...] about Ladies: the New York Times thinks you hate fantasy.
