Apr 15, 2011 Posted by Judith

WordPress Categories, Keywords and Tags; Oh My!

Categories vs. tags. Tags vs. keywords. Aren’t they all the same or at least similar enough to use the same terms for all three? Sorta, kinda, a little bit, not really. Tags are not categories. Keywords are not tags. At least to the extent that when you think of “keywords” you are thinking of SEO and keywords. And in almost every case, when new users are left to their own devices,... read more

Apr 8, 2011 Posted by Judith

5 Questions to Ask a WordPress Consultant

When I started on this technology adventure over 16 years ago it was clear that clients didn’t know the questions they needed to ask those they were trusting with their online program. Back in the day you had “Web Designers” who barely knew how to effectively use their FrontPage software let alone all the other variables and coding skills that were necessary to ensuring they had their... read more

Apr 4, 2011 Posted by Judith

Article Directory WordPress Theme

There is this regional site I’m working on that wants to become “THE” hub of information for their target topic/niche. In researching possible themes for this project, I came across the new Article Directory WordPress theme from Templatic. Because it has all the necessary and required features to run a successful archive site, I thought I would share it here with you. If you want to... read more

Mar 24, 2011 Posted by Judith

WordPress How To: Look Like the “Big Guys”

I talk to prospective WordPressers every day. The first question that they always ask is “is it worth it to move from my HTML site to WordPress?” followed by “Can you really use WordPress for a regular site — not a Blog?”. To which I respond with enthusiasm “No doubt!” NEWS FLASH!WordPress isn’t Just for Blogs Any More See, if you have an HTML site, chances... read more

Mar 18, 2011 Posted by Judith

5 Useful Plugins for the New WordPress Admin Bar

The newly added Admin Menu Bar in WordPress 3.1 has been the topic of many conversations here @ The IStudio. So I thought I would share with you some information that addresses the questions and concerns I’ve been asked about most. The recent WordPress 3.1 update introduced a nifty new Admin Bar. What’s neat about this menu bar is that it adds access to the basic features WordPressers use... read more

Mar 11, 2011 Posted by Judith

Bon Apetit Restaurant Cafe WordPress Premium Theme

Today’s showcase is a Premium WordPress Theme from ThemeFuse. ThemeFuse is a company I’ve recently discovered when I had the opportunity to work with one of their themes on a recent project. You know how I roll, if I haven’t tried a product or service, I don’t type about it here. What I love about the Bon Apetit Restaurant Cafe theme is the little details and accents that you... read more

Feb 25, 2011 Posted by Judith

Pretty Feminine Premium WordPress Themes

Being of the female persuasion, I know it isn’t easy to find premium WordPress themes that have an elegant and softer design. So I am always on the lookout for themes that break that boxy corporate mold that so many designers seem to get locked into. My past article 10 Feminine Premium WordPress Themes covered a bunch of pretty themes that us girls could use on our sites. I also covered pink themes... read more

Feb 22, 2011 Posted by Judith

Static HTML Sites are Soooo Turn of the Century…

I’ve been using WordPress since it’s birth over 8 years ago and Blogging for almost as long. I loved WordPress so much that I turned this very site entirely over to WordPress 8 years ago. Wish I could have done that sooner — but that’s just about when WordPress was born! I no longer recommend static HTML sites to new clients. That makes me unpopular with those unwilling to... read more

Feb 17, 2011 Posted by Judith

What the Flu and Bad WordPress Sites Have in Common

I lost all of last week to the flu. Man, that was one darned resilient bug that kicked my butt! While I was here plugging away at this keyboard for most of the week, it did get me thinking about how, in my flu state, I found I was behaving like so many who want success but just never achieve it. The points below are using my last week of feeling yucking as an opportunity to help you understand some of... read more