Monthly Archives: July 2009
Can I have .html extensions on my WordPress Site?
One of the biggest hesitations I have found for customers not wanting to switch their static web sites to WordPress is the change in page URLs. Most static web sites have the .html extension on every page, and those pages … Continue reading
Login Configurator 1.0 Released
It has been a long time coming, but today I took the time to add some features to the Login Configurator plug-in I created earlier this year. There were a few people who asked for a way to ignore the … Continue reading
How can I display a featured post on my home page?
Update August 20th, 2010: Though the steps listed on this page will still work, I have created a plugin that makes this so much easier and gives you a lot more control over the formatting. This site now uses the … Continue reading
Can I use WordPress for my web site even if it isn’t a blog?
When you work in web development for over 20 years like I have, everyone you know asks you questions about their web site. Recently I have had quite a few people ask me if they can use WordPress to build … Continue reading
Installing themes is easier in WordPress 2.8
It’s been a long time coming, but recently we saw the release of the latest version of WordPress, and so far I am impressed. This particular site is now using this latest version and aside form a couple of bugs … Continue reading
Fixing the 404 Not Found Page
It is great to see that WordPress handles 404 Not Found errors gracefully and displays your web site rather then just a blank page. However, the default page supplied with most themes does not provide much help to your visitor. … Continue reading
What is the difference between a theme and a template?
Some people may confuse a theme with a template, and in many cases they are the same thing. However, in WordPress, there is a specific distinction between the two that users should understand. Though you do not necessarily need to … Continue reading
Welcome to WordPress @ GrandSlambert
Hello, and welcome to my new web site, WordPress @ GrandSlambert. With this web site I am planning to provide tips and tricks to help you use the WordPress platform to build both simple and dynamic web sites. I will … Continue reading