J2 – It’s the New Black

Being determined to bring my WordPress project back on track, I downloaded Jesse's J2 theme from his website. I started the WAMP server, closed every other window on The Geriatric Laptop, said a little prayer, and started WordPress. It only took about three whiny time-outs, but I got it up and activated the J2 theme. … Continue reading J2 – It’s the New Black

Why I Love Feedback, or Templates and Hierarchy, Continued

On Feedback I got some feedback from both ends of the spectrum - my physicist husband who was impatient of my soothing words and dangling participles, and my writer friends who glazed over at the mention of HTML. I was also delighted to hear that one reader has used my affiliate linkto buy the book! … Continue reading Why I Love Feedback, or Templates and Hierarchy, Continued

Down the WordPress Rabbit Hole

Before getting down and dirty with WordPress, I want to talk very briefly about expectations. While WordPress has a very low entry barrier for users who stick with what is provided, to become a true WordPress ninja takes years. See this wonderful piece by the inimitable Chris Lema. We don't expect to reach that level … Continue reading Down the WordPress Rabbit Hole