August 2008
CakePHP Authentication Component - Tutorial One |... →
For some reason, I struggle and struggle with auth in CakePHP. This seems like it might actually help me. :)
pitchengine : Social Media Release Builder : A New... →
I’m not entirely clear on what a “social media release” is, but I’ve had this company recommended and might do a little experimenting.
bookchiq: Have just discovered Gengo [... →
bookchiq: Have just discovered Gengo [ http://is.gd/210S ], the solution to all of my WordPress multi-lingual woes. Wish I’d found it sooner!
bookchiq: Are you getting everything you can out... →
bookchiq: Are you getting everything you can out of your old blog posts? http://is.gd/20M5
bookchiq: You've all submitted posts for the... →
bookchiq: You’ve all submitted posts for the ProBlogger group writing project, right? Good free traffic, and today’s the deadline. http://is.gd/1TZo
How To: Add Social Bookmark Links to your Theme →
I like the idea of making this part of the theme rather than relying on a plugin. Lots of opportunity for very attractive interfaces that way.
3 Easy Ways To Get More Mileage From Your Blog... →
You’ve probably been there: you spend hours writing a great blog post, get some good feedback on it, and (justifiably) feel like a brilliant blogger. But then, a week or two later, the post has been…
RSS: Best Design Practices And Icons | Design... →
Besides being full of good information, this post also features a bunch of free RSS icons.
bookchiq: @smashingmag I'd like to see a kind of... →
bookchiq: @smashingmag I’d like to see a kind of funky floral WordPress theme. There’s a lot of good themes out there but not much for hipster SAHMs.
bookchiq: @smashingmag Very nice, and I'll admit I... →
bookchiq: @smashingmag Very nice, and I’ll admit I hadn’t seen it. :) Great fit with what I had in mind!
bookchiq: Wondering if we'll get to witness a... →
bookchiq: Wondering if we’ll get to witness a fantasy football smackdown between @WyattWerner and @brandmilitia :)
bookchiq: Working on a course to teach blogging... →
bookchiq: Working on a course to teach blogging and blog promotion skills. @reply if you want in on the beta. :)
Thematic, A WordPress Theme Framework →
I’m seriously thinking of using this as a base theme going forward. It checks out on my SEO requirements and looks easy to work with; I’ll have to start experimenting.
bookchiq: @cutlerite Maybe we're kindred spirits.... →
bookchiq: @cutlerite Maybe we’re kindred spirits. I have IAmASucker.com. :)
bookchiq: I'm seriously thinking of using Thematic... →
bookchiq: I’m seriously thinking of using Thematic going forward. Meets my SEO standards and looks easy to use. Time to experiment. http://is.gd/Zao
bookchiq: Truly amazed at how many cool things... →
bookchiq: Truly amazed at how many cool things WordPress’s plugin API lets me do. I’m planning on writing my next complex app entirely in WordPress.
sIFR and Wordpress Themes | Pat Dryburgh →
Very helpful overview of using sIFR in WordPress themes meant for distribution. I’m looking forward to prettier fonts. :)
bookchiq: Debating between WP-Member and aMember... →
bookchiq: Debating between WP-Member and aMember for a WordPress-powered membership site. Anyone had good success with one or both?
bookchiq: Looking for more "aggressive" cycling... →
bookchiq: Looking for more “aggressive” cycling jerseys along these lines: http://is.gd/1VPw Anyone know where else I should be looking?
bookchiq: @Sittercity Thanks for the Twitter... →
bookchiq: @Sittercity Thanks for the Twitter backgrounds link. I hadn’t seen that site yet and it’s a good model for the free side.
bookchiq: Would you ever pay for a custom Twitter... →
bookchiq: Would you ever pay for a custom Twitter profile background? If so, how much? I won’t take down names. :) Just wondering if it’s a good idea.
bookchiq: @jkduwe I was on the 350 mile ride,... →
bookchiq: @jkduwe I was on the 350 mile ride, though I didn’t ride it ALL… I alternated between driving a support vehicle and riding, but it was fun
Free Twitter Backgrounds from TwitterBacks.com →
Twitter Treats →
Twitter / scohen →
I like how he’s put his contact info on the background.
Twitter / mashable →
Another interesting Twitter background.
The Experience on CCB →
The ChMS for my church.
Eric Martin » Conditional page/post navigation... →
Not sure why this functionality isn’t built into WordPress, but this is exactly what I needed for some conditional display code.
bookchiq: Happy to see another group writing... →
bookchiq: Happy to see another group writing project from ProBlogger; I always get excellent traffic when I participate. http://is.gd/1TZo
bookchiq: Climbed Bogus in 2:11:44. Definitely not... →
bookchiq: Climbed Bogus in 2:11:44. Definitely not my best time, but not bad for 24 weeks pregnant. #bo
bookchiq: Just got my iPhone. :) →
bookchiq: Just got my iPhone. :)
bookchiq: Leaving now on a five-day bike ride...... →
bookchiq: Leaving now on a five-day bike ride… probably no internet access till the weekend. Have a great week!
bookchiq: Just finished painting all of the route... →
bookchiq: Just finished painting all of the route arrows for Sunday’s metric century. Night is very dark south of Nampa. http://is.gd/1zy8
bookchiq: @zarathos I used HTTrack; it's open... →
bookchiq: @zarathos I used HTTrack; it’s open source, Win/Linux. Had to use an old version, though; new one wouldn’t work for me. http://is.gd/1sMO
bookchiq: Wish some of these didn't sound so... →
bookchiq: Wish some of these didn’t sound so familiar… but I’d guess many entrepreneurs will empathize. http://is.gd/1rKG
bookchiq: @owlhaven Now THAT'S brilliant... on... →
bookchiq: @owlhaven Now THAT’S brilliant… on both your part and his. A really good solution to a common concern.
bookchiq: Next week I'll be in the middle of... →
bookchiq: Next week I’ll be in the middle of nowhere supporting a bike tour. Will have inverter and laptop but no internet. PHP.net is next! :)
bookchiq: My sister is mocking me (heartless girl)... →
bookchiq: My sister is mocking me (heartless girl) for mirroring the WordPress Codex (documentation) to a thumb drive for use when I have no internet.
Nine Deadly Startup Diseases—and How to Cure Them... →
I wish these didn’t sound so familiar….
Achieve-IT! Motivate youself stay on track and... →
I’m giving myself permission to buy this in two weeks.
Web Site Content Evaluations →
This looks like a useful, affordable service. I will use it myself when I’m ready to launch my new service, and I could definitely see recommending it to clients.
bookchiq: @rosasay Thanks for the link. When I... →
bookchiq: @rosasay Thanks for the link. When I have more time, I’d love to play with using Technorati & delicious for “category development.”
bookchiq: Finally broke down and ordered an... →
bookchiq: Finally broke down and ordered an iPhone. Too bad it won’t be here for a few weeks… I’d love net access next week in the boonies. Oh well.
bookchiq: Trying to figure out a better category... →
bookchiq: Trying to figure out a better category structure for my blog. I think I need a librarian…
bookchiq: I ended up finding my top themes through... →
bookchiq: I ended up finding my top themes through analysis of all of my previous posts, titles, categories, and tags with http://wordle.net
bookchiq: Can't believe no one's created an... →
bookchiq: Can’t believe no one’s created an Olympic commentary drinking game. I’m not drinking, but still seems like an obvious opportunity. :)
bookchiq: @tsorenson Nothing against camping–in... →
bookchiq: @tsorenson Nothing against camping–in moderation–but we’ll be camping all next week on a different bike tour. Beds are nice sometimes. :)
bookchiq: Famous cycling races make it hard to get... →
bookchiq: Famous cycling races make it hard to get hotel rooms. Just reserved at a place 93 miles from the race finish. Oh well; it’s not camping. :)
