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The Simplest WordPress URL Shortener Ever

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As the WordPress Universe becomes more and more “twitterfied”, URL shorteners become more and more relevant. Its important to present links to your post in a fashion that are easy to share. You can use dependable services like bit.ly or goo.gl. You can also create your own URL shortener using YOURLS. However, if you have a short domain name – such as http://themebig.com – there ...

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How to Create a WordPress Function

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I’ve seen a ton of tutorials for creating WordPress functions. The thing is, most of them are over-complicated garbage that are really only understandable to people who already know how to write functions. What’s the point in that? Let me show you a simple 4 step process to get this crap under control. What is a WordPress Function? Actually, functions aren’t anything unique to WordPress. ...

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The Obligatory Plugin Rant

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Not all WordPress plugins are created equal. There are some plugins, loved and used by many, that are absolutely horrific in terms of your site’s performance. Conversely, there are plugins that virtually no one uses that are absolutely fan-damn-tastic. With that said, unfortunately most plugins fall into the former category rather than the latter. The Down Low on Plugins So, here a few golden rules ...

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Create An HTML Link

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Creating html links, known as “hyperlinks”, is one of the most basic elements of web design. It is extremely simple. Just use the basic code below and fill in the link URL and the text of your link in the indicated: <a href=”[ LINK URL ]“>[ LINK TEXT ]</a>

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The Cheap Bastard’s Guide to WordPress Design

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I design websites for a living. A friend of mine recently wondered about getting started in web design. He noted that I had spent a decent sum of money on the current suite of tools I work with. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to be the case if you’re just getting started. I’ve invested in a decent laptop that set me back about $1500 3 years ...

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