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
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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
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 Does that mean it’s outdated?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 The book is not very outdated at all, which is why we haven't done a new edition.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 Does that mean it’s outdated?
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
Plagiarism on WordPress Arena
I just discovered that WordPress Arena has plagiarized my article on the hidden feeds in WordPress. My table was published here in 2009, appeared in the Hidden Gems presentation I did for OpenCamp Dallas last summer, and was published in Chapter 4 of Beginning WordPress 3 last … [Read more...] about Plagiarism on WordPress Arena
WordPress University webinar series for higher ed starts next week
Just a reminder than I'm teaching the third workshop in the WordPress University series for higheredexperts.com next week. If you haven't registered, now would be the time! Materials and other logistical details will be sent out Monday. … [Read more...] about WordPress University webinar series for higher ed starts next week
Common problems in WordPress 3.1
WordPress 3.1 came out this morning, and I'm seeing the same three issues come up over and over again for a lot of people: First, if you're using custom post types, you'll probably need to update your register_post_type() call, because the entire capabilities array changed in … [Read more...] about Common problems in WordPress 3.1
Fast review of Beginning WordPress 3; WP webinar for higher ed coming up
Next month, I'm teaching a webinar for higheredexperts.com as part of their WordPress University series. Karine Joly, the organizer of the event, has just posted a review of my book. It's short; she lists one thing she liked, one thing she didn't (about which, I agree!), and one … [Read more...] about Fast review of Beginning WordPress 3; WP webinar for higher ed coming up
Tricky Migrations video from WordCamp Phoenix
The videos of all the WordCamp Phoenix sessions are now available, including mine, Tricky Migrations. It looks like some of the others are going up on WordPress.tv as well, including the excellent lightning talks. … [Read more...] about Tricky Migrations video from WordCamp Phoenix
