Posted on 25 March 2009 by admin
FTP is File Transfer Protocol
Why do you need FTP?
To place files on your server. You can also use it to download files that are stored on a remote computer [your server]. If you are using Wordpress.org you can directly install themes and plug-ins without FTP.
You have a theme with a logo such as logo.png and you want to replace the logo without editing code. Create your new logo, save it as logo.png, use your FTP program and drop your new image in the same folder as the soon to be replaced logo. When prompted chose to overwrite the existing file.
Your domain host does not offer easy install of Wordpress, Joomla , ETC… You will need an FTP program to get the files to your server.
What FTP program should you use? Continue Reading
Posted on 19 March 2009 by admin
Check out this plugin if your blog is overrun by annoying spam comments. It can also eliminate trackback and pingback spam. You are also given the option to use their spam-free contact form. This plugin is easy to install “plug and play” with low bandwidth so it won’t slow down your blog! It is used by iheartblogtools.com and comes highly recommended!
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Posted on 19 March 2009 by admin
This plugin is great if you need more functionality from the default wordpress wysiwyg editor. The ability to add table without coding it by hand is reason enough for me. I am actually using it right now to post the table below.
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Posted on 18 March 2009 by admin
Have you always wanted your own Blog but your time is limited? You just don’t have the time to research the best way to get started… That what i Heart Blog Tools is all about! This post is dedicated to the two most popular FREE Blogging platforms. Wordpress.com and Blogger.com.
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Posted on 17 March 2009 by admin
The reason for hosting ourselves vs. using a Blog hosted by Blogger or Wordpress.com is control. We want to be able to control our Blog from start to finish.
Currently my absolute favorite Hosting service is BlueHost. If you sign up for a 2 year term it is $6.95 a month. This includes unlimited disk storage, unlimited domains [even international domains], one free domain name [$10 a year for additional] and so much more. Continue Reading
Posted on 12 March 2009 by admin
This Plugin has come in handy while editing this site. It gives you the ability to view your changes when logged in as an admin. While it is enabled, all non-admin users will view a page informing them of your maintenance down time. It comes highly reccomended.
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