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WordPress: Unleash the Slug Within

July 30th, 2007

By Imar

This entry is for WordPress bloggers and theme developers.

When I first dipped my toe in the unchartered waters of a self-installed WordPress blog, I was pretty overwhelmed by all the settings and options on the Dashboard. Since I was developing my first WordPress theme, I had no choice but to delve deeper and by reading endless support pages, forums and tips on other blogs, things slowly started making sense. One peculiar creature I found dwelling in these parts is the WordPress slug. I will discuss 2 species: the Post Slug and the Category Slug. Read the rest of this entry »

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15 Evergreen Writing Tips

July 25th, 2007

By Lisel

Writing as you talk may not always be the greatest idea – even when blogging.

Putting something down in writing means that it’s as good as “black on white” – even if it finds itself on a computer screen – and it can be annoying to read if poorly written. Read the rest of this entry »

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27 Ways Around Wordy Phrases

July 18th, 2007

By Imar

Use single-word substitutes instead of phrases whenever possible without changing meanings. Read the rest of this entry »

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Blog Legibility Makeover In 5 Steps

July 11th, 2007

By Imar

Do people complain that their eyes hurt after reading your blog? Well, even if they don’t, it may be wise to give your blog a legibility makeover. Here are some ideas that will make reading your blog even more of a pleasure than it already is: Read the rest of this entry »

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Perception – A Blogger’s Secret Weapon

July 4th, 2007

By Imar

Readers are the life blood of blogs, right? I know I’m not alone when saying that sometimes it seems like I have to resort to all sorts of weird and wonderful tactics to increase my blog traffic. Well, human beings are strange and complicated things and we bloggers can use this to our advantage… Read the rest of this entry »

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