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What's in store for WordPress themes in 2009?

What’s in store for WordPress themes in 2009?

By Justin Tadlock on March 2, 2009

Wanna know what the future holds for WordPress themes? Ian Stewart asks 15 people to answer that very question.

Tagged WordPress, WordPress Discussion | 17 Responses

Replacing "sidebar" in WordPress

Replacing “sidebar” in WordPress

By Justin Tadlock on February 14, 2009

We need to come up with standard terminology for naming widget-ready areas in WordPress as opposed to calling everything a sidebar.

Tagged WordPress, WordPress Discussion | 65 Responses

The slippery slope dilemma: How much control should users have?

The slippery slope dilemma: How much control should users have?

By Justin Tadlock on February 9, 2009

How much control should theme designers give end users over the design of the WordPress theme from the theme settings page?

Tagged WordPress, WordPress Discussion | 47 Responses

On a mission to create new WordPress widgets

On a mission to create new WordPress widgets

By Justin Tadlock on February 6, 2009

I’m on a mission to create cool, new WordPress widgets. Of course, I’ll need some help with coming up with fresh ideas.

Tagged WordPress, WordPress Widgets | 42 Responses

Defending King Rat and the GPL

Defending King Rat and the GPL

By Justin Tadlock on January 26, 2009

Yet another GPL argument. I may as well jump into this one and make a few statements about plugins on WordPress.org.

Tagged WordPress, WordPress Discussion | 15 Responses

Coding the WordPress Loop

Coding the WordPress Loop

By Justin Tadlock on January 23, 2009

A guide on correctly formatting your code and using the proper template tags when coding The Loop for WordPress.

Tagged WordPress, WordPress Tutorials | 26 Responses

Creating an image gallery with WordPress bookmarks

Creating an image gallery with WordPress bookmarks

By Justin Tadlock on January 9, 2009

How to create a visually-stunning image gallery using WordPress bookmarks (links). This is the third part in the Doing more with bookmarks series.

Tagged WordPress, WordPress Tutorials | 60 Responses

Easy navigation menus in WordPress

Easy navigation menus in WordPress

By Justin Tadlock on January 6, 2009

How to use the built-in WordPress links manager to create an easy-to-edit navigation menu for your site. Change links straight from your dashboard.

Tagged WordPress, WordPress Tutorials | 63 Responses

Goals for 2009

Goals for 2009

By Justin Tadlock on January 1, 2009

The new year is upon us. It’s time for setting goals and making resolutions. Find out what I have in store for 2009.

Tagged Holidays, Life, WordPress | 21 Responses

Looking back on 2008

Looking back on 2008

By Justin Tadlock on December 31, 2008

Taking a look back at my life both online and offline in the year of 2008. View some great discussions, tutorials, and other announcements made throughout the year.

Tagged Holidays, Life, WordPress | 3 Responses

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