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I finally got around to designing a new theme to giveaway to the WordPress community. Before writing the code I would like to get some input from the community on the design, as well as what features you would like to see included. Click on each image for the full-size version.
Features
Focus on Content
Clean, effective design
Author [...]
We just launched the WP LImits custom themes page, which I am happy to say has been well received by our Twitter friends who got to preview it (follow us @wplimits). So we are now open for business!
Since WordPress can be used to create a full website, not just a blog, we wanted to make [...]
We just launched a WP Limits Twitter account. It will feature short (140 characters or less!) tips on WordPress or links to other great articles. Don’t worry, we won’t update more than once per day, so we won’t be spamming your account. Lots of great resources coming!
Make sure to follow the account here: http://twitter.com/wplimits
If you [...]
These days every site must have a content management system (CMS), or else it will very soon be outdated. Try selling a site to a client and then telling them they can’t actually update any of the content or photos themselves, somehow I don’t think they will be very happy.
Now in searching for a CMS [...]
Recently there have been a lot of changes in the WordPress theme scene. A little over a year ago it was hard to find quality themes anywhere, so that is what started the Premium Theme market. Brian Gardner started this trend with his very popular Revolution Theme.
Why did they become popular?
It was very hard to [...]
Over the weekend I was able to go to WordCamp Utah and hear some great talks. I will have a more detailed write-up coming soon. Our weekly resources post will feature a lot of information from those talks.
WordCamp Utah Video Stream – http://www.ustream.tv/channel/wordcamp-utah
This has all of the videos from the conference. In particular check out [...]
What do I mean?
If you are creating a basic theme for distribution, consider designing it, or at least offering a variation of it, that is image free. As in style everything with CSS, and don’t resort to images for the layout and design.
Why do it?
Customization. It makes it so much easier for the novice user [...]
How to Create a WordPress Theme From Scratch (Part 2) – http://nettuts.com/working-with-cmss/how-to-create-a-wordpress-theme-from-scratch-part-2/
Earlier we posted a link to creating a WordPress theme from scratch. Here is the next part in that great tutorial.
Easier Theme Development with Sample WordPress Content – http://wpcandy.com/articles/easier-theme-development-with-the-sample-post-collection.html
Want to thoroughly test your theme for every situation? This post details how you can create [...]
Using a plugin is the most common way to create breadcrumb navigation. The most popular plugin is Breadcrumb NavXT Though this is a functional plugin, it is not the best (too many database queries as well as having to include a plugin with your theme is rather clunky).
This article:
http://www.kriesi.at/archives/wordpress-tutorial-simple-breadcrumb-navigation
Details how to do it in a [...]
