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How to add any content between the first and second post on your WordPress blog

03 April 2010 ~ 1 Comment

Here’s a quick and easy way to add content (ads, user messages, images, etc…) in between the first and second post on your blog’s homepage.  I cover The Loop and how to use PHP if statements to control where your content gets added and how to avoid it getting repeated.
I also explain how to show [...]

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24 March 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Lynda is a great way to learn WordPress (and other software). Now they are offering a free 24 hour trial period! It’s definitely worth taking a look at if you want to learn more about WordPress or PhotoShop or CSS or…
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How can I change permissions on my WordPress blog so that I can upload images?

02 March 2010 ~ 5 Comments

If you get an error like “Unable to create directory /home/path/public_html/wp-content/uploads/2010/03. Is its parent directory writable by the server?” the first time you try to upload an image or video, it’s most likely a problem with your server’s permissions.  And while this sounds like a scary  thing to fix, it’s actually quite easy.  In the [...]

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The WordPress flash media uploader doesn’t work. How can I fix it?

27 February 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Depending on your webhost’s server settings, the flash uploader may not work, which can be a real bummer especially if you upload a lot of media.  For those who are unaware, the flash uploader allows you to upload more than 1 piece of media at a time.  This is especially useful if you add many [...]

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