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WordPress Video Tutorial Series Updated

Tony Oravet — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:00:29 +0000

This is a great video series for those who are just switching over from Blogger to WordPress or for those who just want to hone in their WordPress knowledge.

NOTE: Newly-updated for WordPress 3.3!
Professionally-produced, HD-quality videos. No more scouring YouTube!
Pay just once! Your one-time payment entitles you to all future videos!
Watch the videos online anytime, in the comforts of your own WordPress Dashboard!
FREE updates as new versions of WordPress are released!

For a limited time this video series is only $29.95 (one time fee including setup). After Dec. 31st it will go back to $39.95. Want to know more? Contact us to sign up today!

Watch a Sample Video Below

What’s Included:
Part 1: The Dashboard
Part 2: Creating a New Post
Part 3: Edit an Existing Post
Part 4: Using Categories and Tags
Part 5: Creating and Editing Pages
Part 6: Add Photos and Images
Part 7: How to Embed Video
Part 8: Using the Media Library
Part 9: Managing Comments
Part 10: How to Create a Link
Part 11: Changing the Theme
Part 12: Adding Widgets
Part 13: Building Custom Menus
Part 14: Installing Plugins
Part 15: Adding New Users
Part 16: Useful Tools
Part 17: Configuration Settings

WordPress 3.3 Is Out!

Tony Oravet — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:00:42 +0000

Release details taken from the Official WordPress Codex.

Easier Uploading
- File Type Detection – A single upload button.
- Drag-and-Drop Media Uploader
Dashboard Design
- New Toolbar in the dashboard, combining the Admin Bar and admin header
- Responsive design for some screens, including iPad/tablet support
- Flyout menus, providing single-click access to any screen
New User Experience
- New feature pointers, helping users navigate new features
- Post-update About screen
- Dashboard welcome area for new installs
Content Tools
- Better co-editing that releases post locks immediately
- Tumblr Importer
- Don’t lose widgets when switching themes
Under the Hood improvements
- Use the postname permalink structure without a performance penalty
- Improved Editor API
- is_main_query() function and WP_Query method
- Remove a number of funky characters from post slugs
- jQuery 1.7.1 and jQuery UI 1.8.16
- A new Screen API for adding help documentation and adapting to screen contexts
- Improved metadata API
Performance improvements and hundreds of bug fixes

WordPress 3.3 Released

Tony Oravet — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:01:57 +0000

Release details taken from the Official WordPress Codex.

Easier Uploading
- File Type Detection – A single upload button.
- Drag-and-Drop Media Uploader
Dashboard Design
- New Toolbar in the dashboard, combining the Admin Bar and admin header
- Responsive design for some screens, including iPad/tablet support
- Flyout menus, providing single-click access to any screen
New User Experience
- New feature pointers, helping users navigate new features
- Post-update About screen
- Dashboard welcome area for new installs
Content Tools
- Better co-editing that releases post locks immediately
- Tumblr Importer
- Don’t lose widgets when switching themes
Under the Hood improvements
- Use the postname permalink structure without a performance penalty
- Improved Editor API
- is_main_query() function and WP_Query method
- Remove a number of funky characters from post slugs
- jQuery 1.7.1 and jQuery UI 1.8.16
- A new Screen API for adding help documentation and adapting to screen contexts
- Improved metadata API
Performance improvements and hundreds of bug fixes

Duolingo

Tony Oravet — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:21:52 +0000

Learn a new language for free by helping translate the web.

Duolingo.com

What Can 750 Million People Help You Do For Free?

Tony Oravet — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:08:31 +0000

After re-purposing CAPTCHA so each human-typed response helps digitize books, Luis von Ahn wondered how else to use small contributions by many on the Internet for greater good. At TEDxCMU, he shares how his ambitious new project, Duolingo, will help millions learn a new language while translating the Web quickly and accurately — all for free.

Hello world!

Tony Oravet — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:04:51 +0000

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

Must Have One: Up by Jawbone

Tony Oravet — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:00:41 +0000

Helps You Sleep Better

Helps You Eat Better

Helps You Stay Active

The App Intro

More Info at jawbone.com/up

Google Panda’s Influence on SEO Best Practices

Tony Oravet — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:00:14 +0000

Repurposed Vintage Finds Launches Blog Re-Design

Tony Oravet — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:00:11 +0000

Located in Northport, AL, Repurposed Vintage Finds is the blog of Mallori Jarman of Jarman Interiors & Antiques. Jarman Interiors & Antiques is her antique, vintage, and home decor business. She has always had an eye for design and loves decorating her own home and the homes of friends and family. Over the past 7+ years, she has transformed spaces, without breaking the bank using her creativity, experience, and vision. Visit Repurposed Vintage Finds today or visit their store when you can.

We couldn’t have built such a beautiful site without the talented Lindsay Chenault Bolton from ChenaDesign! We love collaborating on projects with her and look forward to launching more collaborative designs really soon!

Graham Hill: Less stuff, more happiness

Tony Oravet — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:00:36 +0000

Does less really mean more? Here’s an interesting take from Graham Hill….

From TED.com –

Writer and designer Graham Hill asks: Can having less stuff, in less room, lead to more happiness? He makes the case for taking up less space, and lays out three rules for editing your life.