As a co-organizer of the Sarasota WordPress Meetup, I recently gave a presentation on WordPress 3.8 – A tour of new features. During the presentation, we took an early look at some of the key features for this latest release, including the new Admin Design, the updated Theme Management interface, and the new Dashboard Homepage. […]
Author Archives: Adam Mills
WordPress 3.8 Admin Bar for Fixed Header
With the latest update for WordPress, v3.8, scheduled for release later this month, I’ve been playing with the beta version for my own WordPress themes. 3.8 has undergone a complete admin redesign, and while I’ve been impressed with the updates, one area did stand out as a conflict. The admin bar is 4px taller than […]
WordPress plugins that I just can’t live without
In honor of the new WordPress 3.6 release, I’d like to call out the WordPress plugins that I just can’t live without. Plugins are like apps that add almost limitless functionality to a WordPress site and the following are my favorites: Akismet comes included with every new install of WordPress. It’s there for a reason; […]
Hey, I’ve seen that card before, or Why a Custom Business Card Matters
A common mistake amongst many new businesses is to use freebie templates for business cards. There’s an understandable appeal to save a small amount of money by doing so. Unfortunately, this is also a surefire way to discredit your business. When you hand out a business card with a design that others have already used, […]
Typography, or why fonts are just my type
I admit, I’m a total typophile. I love typography and find it to be endlessly fascinating. But why should YOU care about typography? While some may ignore it or make the mistake of relegating it to an afterthought, the truth is that typography can either make or break your project. Knowing even a little bit […]
Why my clients and I love WordPress
WordPress is my preferred option for launching stylish websites that can be easily updated at a moments notice. It’s a free platform that once started out as a service for bloggers, but has since developed into a rich and powerful content management system. It’s scalable, allowing for website design as simple or as complex as […]