Why search engines scare the crap out of me

Why search engines scare the crap out of me

March 9, 2010 9:16 pm

One of the things that has blown my mind about my blog is my iPhone UIPickerView post being so popular. I didn’t write a lot of iPhone posts after my trip to the Big Nerd Ranch, so it’s not the general focus of my blog anyway; I’m known more for my WordPress stuff. So how does this post pull traffic from any remotely related Google search for this iPhone code?
My newest new plugin: Duotone Page Menu

My newest new plugin: Duotone Page Menu

March 3, 2010 9:07 pm

Remember back when I wrote a post explaining how to make a dynamic duotone-effect pages menu in WordPress? Well, I turned it into a widget. Now even the not-so-code-savvy can put a chic duotone page menu in their sidebar.
Head over to the WordPress plugin repository to download it (and rate it)!
WordPress template tags auto-complete Sugar for Espresso

WordPress template tags auto-complete Sugar for Espresso

February 24, 2010 12:36 pm

Here’s a WordPress Sugar I made for Espresso. For the non-Mac or non-coders: Espresso is a web developing program that I’ve been trying out. It’s been the only thing sweet enough to get me to switch from Coda. Extensions for Espresso are called Sugars.
ColorBoxes: my latest WordPress plugin

ColorBoxes: my latest WordPress plugin

February 14, 2010 8:01 pm

ColorBoxes is my latest WordPress plugin, allowing users to easily insert alert-style messages at the top of any page or post. Just like SimpleMap, this plugin was born out of a need on a client’s website. I needed a foolproof way for these alerts to be made without going into the HTML editor and making <div> tags with custom classes.
10 great resources for WordPress developers

10 great resources for WordPress developers

February 11, 2010 5:05 pm

In the spirit of learning new WordPress development techniques, I thought I’d share the ten resources I use the most. These cover a lot of best practices that are a great baseline for solid plugin & theme development. Here they are, in no particular order.
Mass Effect 2 in review

Mass Effect 2 in review

February 7, 2010 9:44 am

Mass Effect 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Mass Effect, a fantastic RPG from Bioware. The wait was well worth it! Here’s my review of this amazing new chapter of the Mass Effect story.
A hilarious take on Mass Effect

A hilarious take on Mass Effect

January 30, 2010 10:11 am

As I work on my first playthrough of Mass Effect 2, I’m taking notes to post my own review of it once I’m done. In the meantime, here’s a great video I came across on YouTube that applies the rules of Mass Effect to day-to-day life.
NapApp: the new iPad App for drowsy desk jockeys

NapApp: the new iPad App for drowsy desk jockeys

January 27, 2010 2:29 pm

Apple unveiled the iPad! Check out this great app for those who have trouble keeping their eyes open at work.
How to make a great print stylesheet

How to make a great print stylesheet

January 23, 2010 4:58 pm

For any website with a sidebar or a background image, print stylesheets are essential. Using “File » Print” is so much more intuitive for users than searching for a “Print this page” button on a website, and creating print-friendly versions of all your pages is a tedious, time-consuming task (especially if you have a blog). A print stylesheet is an elegant alternative.
5 tips on writing WordPress plugins "the right way"

5 tips on writing WordPress plugins “the right way”

January 20, 2010 9:31 pm

Just like many fellow programmers out there, when I first started publishing my own code for the world to see and use, it wasn’t the greatest. I didn’t fully understand the WordPress API and all the tools it had to offer. I have since learned a lot about how to write WordPress plugins “the right way”—the most efficient, clean, and safe way, that is. WordPress has functions, classes, and hooks that work right out of the box to make plugins easier to code and less risky to use. Here are a few of my favorite tips.
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