I've just posted a minor update that fixes several bugs: incorrect URLs for subdirectory installations (props aldolet), an endless link tag in trashed post notice, and a bad layout on "not found" pages. I've also removed the plus links when viewing the home page, where they're … [Read more...] about Small update to Twenty Links
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Getting tag autocomplete (and other jQuery stuff) to work for visitors
The trickiest part of the latest updates to Twenty Links was getting the tag suggest function to work for users who aren't logged in. I'm pretty much a n00b when it comes to jQuery -- JavaScript in general has always been my weakest skill -- so I went looking for a handy … [Read more...] about Getting tag autocomplete (and other jQuery stuff) to work for visitors
Delicious XML Importer plugin and Twenty Links theme updated
If you use Delicious, you've probably noticed that AVOS has started rolling out some changes. As a result, I've updated the Delicious XML Importer plugin and the Twenty Links theme. Between the importer and the theme, you can set up a pretty great alternative to Delicious on your … [Read more...] about Delicious XML Importer plugin and Twenty Links theme updated
HTML Import 2.1 fixes your links
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
