WordPress Design, Developing & Consulting
I've been a preferred StudioPress customizer for over three years now. I've handled every type of customization imaginable at this point. You can be sure the work I do is quick and correct. Here's some of the basic services I offer. If you'd like a full site design contact me and we'll rock out a sweet site for you. Otherwise fill out the form below and I'll get back to you within 12 hours. StudioPress Genesis Customization Logo Upload - Send me your logo any size / file … [Read more...]
A unique looking home page is often a desired look. This tutorial will be similar to Jen Baumann's tutorial How to Show a Different Sidebar on Specific Pages only specific to the home page. One other sidebar quick tip, if your looking for unique sidebars elsewhere on the site you can also try Genesis Simple Sidebars plugin (which does not work for the home page). In order to accomplish this, you will need to: Register a new sidebar in your child theme functions.php Create a new sidebar … [Read more...]
This will add the Genesis layout options to custom post types. Only tricky part is change "your_custom_post_type" in the code below to match the name of your custom post type. [cc]/** * add Genesis layout options to custom posts types * * @author Brian Lis * @link http://dev.studiopress.com/genesis-layout-options-for-custom-post-types.htm */ add_post_type_support( 'your_custom_post_type', 'genesis-layouts' ); [/cc] *** Tip, if your unsure what you called your custom post … [Read more...]
Over the years I've learned a few things about what makes a website successful. Here are six basic mistakes people make. Cluttered Home Page - I've seen my share of websites that feel like Encyclopedia Britannica threw up on them. These days seconds make the difference between success and failure of your home page. Does the end user get directed quickly to where they want to go? Or are they frustrated they can't find what their looking for quickly? Frustrated experience leads to a higher … [Read more...]
Here's an incredible offer, jump on the framework I build all my sites on, Genesis. On January 31, 2012, the price goes up to $349.95. That will still be a great deal, but everyone hates to miss out on a better deal, right? The next few days, get it all for a one-time fee of $299.95. Oh, I almost forgot … if you use the code TEN at checkout, you’ll get 10% off the already crazy price. That’s saving you close to another $30. Questions About StudioPress? If you’ve … [Read more...]
When starting a project I'm always asked "How do we get images?". My response is always the same. There's a right way and wrong way to obtaining images. The wrong way is to just download an image to your hard drive and upload it to your website. Usually the people do this under the premise "Sometimes Its easier to ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission". In most cases you'll just receive a cease and desist letter. However, depending on the copyright of the image you might get a fine … [Read more...]
Hey another year has past and this year brought many new plugins for WordPress that have made my job easier and added improved functionality to my client websites. Here's a list of the top WordPress plugins I started using this year. (See my Bells & Whistles page for complete recommended plugin list). Backup Buddy - Premium plugin that makes a number of tedious jobs easier. Tasks such as backing up and moving website from one server to another are a snap now. Totally worth the … [Read more...]
Our team has seen an increase in repeat business the last couple months. This speaks to our ability as web developers and professionalism regarding customer care. Its really rewarding that this repeat business is not for redesigns but rather for other divisions within the original organization. ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc. is a Fortune 200 company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products. Today, it employs nearly 60,000 people … [Read more...]
I woke up on the right side of the bed this morning because I was feeling extremely appreciative of the things that improve my life. Hopefully you'll already have some of these things. Maybe you'll consider a purchase in your future. Weber Grills My neighbor has a Weber Grill from the 70's he never takes care of. It sits on his deck rain, shine, or snow and it starts every time. After going through a few grills during that span I decided to purchase a Weber Grill. The price is 2 or even 3 … [Read more...]
When I first started out web designing & developing I did so with both eyes to the horizon. Each job was new and exciting. Web designing is right in my wheel house because my strength is starting new ventures. I excel at taking a products and services and marketing them online in a way that's clean and easy to understand. As time rolled on various clients needed support from time to time. I was more then happy to provide that support, most of the time at no charge. After 3 years of … [Read more...]
