Lisa Sabin-Wilson. Designer. Author. Espresso and WordPress addict
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September
27
Who says blogs aren’t useful?Blogs ARE useful! If I didn't know this before - I know it now. How do I know this? Back in April of this year - I did this post about my ...more »
August
27
Akismet Bug FixedOver the past 24 hours, WordPress users who utilize the Akismet plugin experienced a mass influx of spam (this blog included). We've received just a ton of help tickets in our ...more »
July
17
WordPress Themes, by Me!I released 4 WordPress themes this past week. You can find them all on the WordPress Theme site - right here. The decision to do this was based on ...more »
April
5
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
14
WordPress 2.0.2 ReleasedOnce again, WordPress released another upgrade - version 2.0.2, that promises several bug fixes, as well security fixes from the previous version: An important security issue has been brought to the attention of ...more »
December
27
WordPress 2.0 - UpgradedI successfully upgraded this blog to WordPress 2.0 overnight - - it went smoothly without any glitches (at least none that I'm noticing at 4:30 am). Overall, I like it. It seems ...more »
December
21
WordPress 2.0The newest release of WordPress is coming out any day now - version 2.0 - - minor and major overhauls to actually jump it from Version 1.5 to 2.0. Before upgrading: The Codex has ...more »
November
8
WordPress Secure - 1.5 or higherWe have seen this on quite a few of client blogs, those of them who have not upgraded to WordPress 1.5 or higher. From the WordPress Dev. Blog: WordPress is ...more »
September
24
WordPress.com GiveawayIn case you haven't heard - WordPress has a new service at WordPress.com. It is a hosted blog solution. You don't need a hosting account. You don't have to ...more »
August
8
BeccaWe have a new addition at E.Webscapes that I'm very excited about! Becca hails from the far east in Hong Kong and brings with her a wealth of amazing talent and abilities with ...more »
May
10
WordPress 1.5.1A new upgrade for WordPress - version 1.5.1 was released yesterday. You can find it and download it here, at the WordPress development blog. Their documentation team put together a change log, ...more »
February
18
Loooong WeekIt's Friday and I couldn't be happier!! Chris has been gone all week on business in Atlanta - so I've had no one keeping tabs on me around here. He's ...more »
December
17
Speaking of SpamI think Matt was reading my mind . .or my blog: Comment spam is a problem that hits many blog systems, but fortunately on WordPress there are some very robust ways to deal ...more »
December
16
Comment SpamI get comment spam. It never makes it 'live' on my blog, however. Not once do those weaselly little blog comment spammers get their link up on my site . ...more »
October
7
WP UpgradeI'm about to do the upgrade to WP 1.2.1 - hopefully nothing gets munged. (Thanks to Michael adding that new word to my vocab today!). If you see anything wonky ...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 | Foreword | TOC | Ch. 1
    Bonus Chapter: What's New in WordPress 2.5
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    • I just donated to the prize pool for the WordPress MU Plugin Competition. REALLY looking forward to the great MU plugins they come up with! What a great idea! Are you a plugin developer? Well get over there and enter...and win! :)

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    • The panel picker for SXSW 09 is now live and you're able to vote for panels/presentations you'd like to see at SXSW in Austin in March 09. My Panel on WordPress Magazine Theming is up, if you're care to cast your vote for it - I'd surely appreciate it! It's the ONLY prospective panel at SWSX about WordPress - - let's get WP represented!! Go here to cast your vote and thanks!

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    • FYI for users of my xMark WordPress Theme .. yesterday, I released an upgrade. xMark v2.5 available for download. Updated for WP 2.6, with a few enhancements and adjustments.

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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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    • Mark Jaquith: You’re welcome. :-) Hopefully 2.8 and 2.9 will...
    • SusieQ: Lisa smooth move.She really hurt your feelings! I just got...
    • hhopper: I just downloaded WordPress for Dummies to my Kindle from...
    • Lisa: @Misato glad you stopped by - and your questions are valid....
    • Misato Katsuragi: Hello all, I am glad I found Lisa’s blog. I...
    • TheFrosty: I am going to play around till the release, and...
    • Lisa: Nathan - - of course you meant to pimp your own content!...
    • Matt's mom: Hurry! I need to do my Christmas shopping. :)
    • Nathan Rice: Lisa, Not to try to pimp out my own content, but I...
    • Lisa: @TheFrosty - keeping up with WordPress development in print...
    • Lisa: @Susan - it’s def. getting there!
    • Lisa: @Kristina - thanks! I’m really happy you find it so...
    • Lisa: That is what we’re shooting for, Joe :)
    • Lisa: I know, right? yahoo!
    • Danalyn: It’s about friggin’ time!