Lisa Sabin-Wilson. Designer. Author. Espresso and WordPress addict
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October
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Blog Design - It Ain’t What Your Mama Taught YouWell.. ok - my Mama didn't teach me anything about blog design, but boy my job sure has changed in the past 4 years..it's not what it used to be. Gone ...more »
October
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Goodbye PurpleChange is good. I'm getting tired looking at my purple template I currently have up here. Anyone who has been around my blog long enough knows that I almost always ...more »
August
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Ready for ie7 ?I'm not - but that's besides the point. IE7 is coming to many computers near you, whether you like it, or not. The soon-to-be-released update to everyone's favorite browser will ...more »
April
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BlognessJust some random blog stuff for you: Blogads is a nice way to make a little revenue off your blog. If you have a high traffic blog, that is - advertisers are ...more »
March
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MT Style ContestA Style Contest by the developers of Six Apart (of Movable Type fame) have opened up a style contest for designers who want to try their hand at developing standard styles for ...more »
January
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Poor BillSucks to be Microsoft these days, eh? I mean, I've never been one of those anti-Microsoft, anti-BillGates types, because hey - the guy made a mint using his talents, who can ...more »
December
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FireFox 1.5 ReleaseMust. Go. Download. Now. I don't have to revisit all of the wonderful reasons to use Firefox over Internet Explorer. Been there a gazillion times - bought ...more »
November
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TrackballSince quitting my full time job well over a year ago, I've spent the past year working from home - in my office, on my computer. It's been a year full ...more »
October
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NewnessAdded another harddrive, upgraded my processor, upgraded my motherboard - have a nifty new case with lots of fans and pretty lights .... spent the entire day rebuilding my computer system so ...more »
August
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Once Again . . . Interested? Know someone who might be? Click here for more details more »
August
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Once you go Mac . . How is it the saying goes? Once you go Mac . . you'll never go back?? Or am I mistaken.... ? At any rate - about ...more »
April
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You know it’s bad when . . . . . . a callous has formed on the tip of the finger that uses the mouse wheel. It's just tiny. But there. Who knew? more »
March
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Planning on a .US domain?Or if you already have one ... Don't count on privacy. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration ("NTIA") , the telecommunications and Internet arm of the Department of Commerce, has disallowed private ...more »
March
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Jeeves Cashes InWow. I wonder . . . is Jeeves single? more »
December
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CensorzillaCensorship only a true geek can appreciate. Not that I appreciate it, mind you. I'm a Geek-In-Denial™ 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...