I saw the following post on a web development forum: I am not a CSS purist.  Several years ago I switched from tables to CSS layouts, but I must admit that there are times when I find it quicker and… Read the rest

I’ve used the free version of NextGEN Gallery on several websites but I’ve never been completely comfortable with the plugin because it uses its own gallery instead of the standard WP gallery. This morning I downloaded all the photos from… Read the rest

We are convinced that the combination of WordPress and Weaver II Pro is the best way to develop websites. Weaver also offers WordPress themes and plugins through Aspen Themeworks, and they have just released two new plugins, ATW Show Posts… Read the rest

I just learned of a new validator for (X)HTML5:  http://html5.validator.nu/… Read the rest

I’m putting the final touches on a website promoting an upcoming film, Fatherless, inspired by the true story of Ken Johnson, Chaplain for the Indianapolis Colts. The site uses the Weaver II Pro WordPress theme and the Moderno subtheme. The… Read the rest

As an experiment I added Google’s Website Translator to this site (see the language selector below the left end of the menu bar). To keep things simple, Spanish is the only language choice other than English.  There seemed to be… Read the rest

I have used iGoogle as a Web portal since it was introduced in 2005 but, much to my disappointment, iGoogle is being retired as of November 1, 2013. I have looked at all the alternatives I could find, but I… Read the rest

I am convinced that WordPress is the best way to develop websites, and there are a number of tools that assist in creating the look and feel of a WordPress site.  To date I have used Artisteer and Weaver II… Read the rest

For those who are using the Weaver II or Weaver II Pro WordPress themes (see my previous post) there is now a subtheme market site at http://aspenthemeworks.com.  Initially the site includes some premium subthemes but the plan is to offer… Read the rest

Several months ago I got a Samsung Galaxy Note II phone and it’s been great for an old(er) guy like me.  It’s big but it fits in my pocket , and it’s the first phone with a screen large enough… Read the rest