Lisa Sabin-Wilson. Designer. Author. Espresso and WordPress addict
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November
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Mac IE - CSSJust a quick note for anyone else who may run into this problem. I recently had someone contact me at E.Webscapes looking to hire me to troubleshoot and fix a problem ...more »
September
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WordPress GirlThere are reasons people know me as a WordPress Designer - other than the fact that I've written the book on it. I've been developing/designing WordPress sites since 2003 - - ...more »
August
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Designer Job PostingWork, work, work...it's my reason for the lack of updates here. It's looking up, though - I actually got a final print date on the book, which is very exciting. ...more »
August
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Sandbox Designs Competition CompleteAwhile ago I posted about the Sandbox Designs Competition that started back in June. The competition is now complete and the winning designs have been announced and displayed. First prize ...more »
July
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Stuff in My HeadThere's been a WHOLE lotta work going on around here..and not so much play. It's alright, though... I get a short reprieve the weekend of the 27th when I get to ...more »
July
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Saying Goodbye to Sponsored ThemesIt started about a year ago, or so. Maybe more, but it was about a year ago that I started noticing a trend at the WordPress themes site. Designers were ...more »
June
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CSS TheftWhat's worse than having someone completely rip off your design, including your CSS (which has a pretty clear copyright statement, btw)? What's worse is that they take your shit - and their site ...more »
June
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Interviewed on VOISD A few months back, Mike from the VOISD Webmaster Blog, requested an interview with me - which I was happy to participate in. We discuss my experiences as a freelance designer ...more »
June
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Yet Another Photo Blog (YAPB) - WordPress PluginAll work & no play. . makes me kinda grumyish, ya know? So, I took a bit of a break yesterday and gave a complete overhaul to my photoblog, SnappingPhotos.com. ...more »
June
6
Stupid Coding BloopersSometimes when I'm coding and working on designs, my brain goes on auto-pilot and I make some of the weirdest errors in my code, without even knowing it - causing me to ...more »
June
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Backlogged..just a little bitIt's amazing what one full week of being down with a serious cold/flu can do to a persons productivity - oy! It's lots of coffee and late, late nights for me ...more »
May
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What Makes a Successful Designer?What do you feel you need to accomplish to be a success? Perhaps it’s all about the money, or enjoying yourself? Maybe you want to win awards, or go freelance? Maybe ...more »
April
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Got Your Sunglasses On?I know.. I know - - really bright, hey? Yea.. well, I've been pretty dark over the past several months.. design wise - and I felt it was time to brighten ...more »
April
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Yes, I am Procrastinating2 days to go on the book deadline - - will she make it? Or will she lose her sanity in the process? Time will tell. I have yet ...more »
April
3
E.Webscapes is HiringToo many blogs - not enough time in the day! We are filling some serious amounts of design orders over at E.Webscapes - so much so that I am looking for ...more »
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  • Li-sa Sa-bin Wil-son: [lee-suh sey-bin will-sun] - pronoun; 1. A wife, mother & friend; 2. Blog Designer & WebHost; 3. Author of WordPress For Dummies; 4. Scuba diver; 5. Downhill Skier; 6. Am. Photographer; 7. Espresso sipper;
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    WordPress For Dummies, author Lisa Sabin-Wilson, Amazon.ComI wrote the First Edition of WordPress For Dummies, published Nov. '07. I'm currently writing the 2nd Edition, due to be published in Fall '08...read more »
    Acknowledgements | Forward | TOC | Ch. 1
    Bonus Chapter: What's New in WordPress 2.5
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    • David Span recently asked me to guest blog at MyBlogIt.net on WordPress. I was flattered. I am honored. I am done with my post there and he's got it up today: WordPress Magazine Themes: Quick Anatomy Lesson.. complete with PowerPoint presentation and Video (eek!). Thanks so much David!

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    • So, I'm Plurking. Anyone Social Network'd out, yet? Add me, won't you?

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    • "Thanks to Chris Wilson in the Blogs-About tech support department, my new WordPress MU (multi-user) community is up and running about 24 hours after my initial registration." ~ Roxiticus Desperate Housewives. Thanks, Roxi!

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    • This is just a test post. Testing from my new smartphone. Will check when I get home. In the meantime....happy April!

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    • Look for an update to the WordPress For Dummies book that will include what's new and exciting in the newest version of WordPress 2.5. This will be available in a free, downloadable PDF document both here, on my site, as well as Dummies.com. Will keep you posted!

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    • Http500: Congrats Lisa! Is a cool book! :d
    • Zak: I don’t have a screen capture sw, otherwise I’d...
    • Lisa: Phenomenal, Zak - thank you for letting me know it’s...
    • Zak: I’m now reading your post in an iPhone optimized format...
    • Lindsey: Awww, thanks! I take the comments about my OCD-ness as a...
    • Chris Cairns: Lisa, again, appreciate all the work you and your...
    • Heathero: Snappingphotos is worth reading!
    • Http500: Now in italy is summer, sea and sun! :d
    • Crawford Harris: Lisa, I enjoyed the book. It convinced me to give...
    • Carina: Thanks for sharing! :”>:d
    • MyDingo: I discovered that drinking a few gulps of a carbinated...
    • Joni: You definitely need a break! Have fun on your vacation! :)
    • UKStevieB: You mean you won’t Twitter/Plurk us to let us know...
    • diana: Can you have it go in the reverse manner? That is to ONLY...
    • Steve: You are a genius. If you asked me for one I would sign the...