Did you know… BuddyDress has a Twitter account?
November 3, 2010
This is the second in our 10 day focus on things you may not know about BuddyDress.
Number Two: BuddyDress has a twitter account
Want to find out what’s going with BuddyDress? Want to stay in touch with the latest theme updates, news, releases and all things BuddyDress? Worry no more BuddyDress has a twitter account you can follow right here.
BuddyDress twitter isn’t just about their themes though it’s also is about keeping you in touch with the latest in the BuddyPress community. From trac releases, development meetings, plugin releases through to key news tweets – BuddyDress twitter aims to keep you informed.
So there you go, something you may not know about BuddyDress.
New Chrome Extension for WordPress Stats Addicts
November 3, 2010
Are you addicted to viewing your WordPress stats? It’s okay to admit it. However, it’s not okay if it eats up all of your time logging in and out of your websites. You need a way to save yourself some time and keep your stats instantly accessible.
WordPress Stats is a new extension for Chrome that provides you with the referrers, top posts, search terms and clicks of your site without the need to login your WordPress dashboard.
Two years ago IE held two thirds of the global marketshare but has now fallen to less than half, unable to compete with modern, standards-compliant browsers such as Firefox and Chrome. Chrome usage has actually tripled in the past year and is approaching 12%.
The new WordPress Stats extension deserves some attention, given the millions of WordPress users who stand to benefit from it, as Chrome is the fastest growing browser among internet users.
Advantages of Using the WordPress Stats Chrome Extension:
- Saves time – no login necessary
- Provides real time statistics
- Easy to use
- Free extension for all to use
There’s no better way to get your WordPress stats fix. You’ll get real time statistics that will help you to track where your traffic is coming from and what people are searching for when they find your site. Based on this information, you can start to formulate a day-to-day SEO strategy.
Installation is simple. All you need is your API Key and everything else is pulled in automatically for you. Keeping your finger on the pulse of your site’s traffic can be very motivating when you’re working to promote your content. Install this extension and you’ll have all of these numbers at your fingertips with just one click.
Check out the extension’s homepage to find out more and offer feedback.
Featured WordPress Theme: Jenny
November 2, 2010
Jenny is a premium-like, free WordPress theme from speckygeek.com. It uses a lot of white space and typography for a clean, elegant design.
Features:
- Multiple Color Schemes
- Cufon Font Replacement
- Image support
- JQuery Archive Template
- Related Post Thumbnails
- Theme Options
- Adsense Ready
- SEO Optimized
- Nav Menus
- Custom header and background
- Prconfigured Custom CSS Styles
- Supported by major browsers.
I am a big fan of minimal themes with great typography and lots of whitespace. This one is particularly delicious. I love the subtlety of the different CSS options. And, you know all of those plugins that you install on every website – to insert ads on posts, to add twitter badges, tracking codes or related posts feeds? Well the Jenny theme comes bundled already with all of those features saving you quite a bit of time after the install. Jenny is a lovely addition to the WordPress theme directory.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Did you know… BuddyDress themes are 100% GPL?
November 2, 2010
Over the next 10 days we’re going to be running a short series of quick post shots for you highlighting some things you may not know about BuddyDress.
Number One: All the themes at BuddyDress are 100% GPL
First up today is the fact that the themes are all released under the GPL. There’s been a lot of talk about who is and who isn’t GPL and we’d like to set the record straight right here with regards to BuddyDress.
BuddyDress has always been and will always be GPL and you can see all those themes right here.
So there you go, something you may not know about BuddyDress. We’d encourage you to check out the variety of pricing options at the new BuddyDress.
Daily Tip: WordPress for Nokia is Here and It’s Open Source
November 2, 2010
The WordPress for Nokia app is now available in the Nokia OVI Store. This is big news if you’re a Nokia user, since it enables you to edit your existing blog content, add new posts and pages, and manage comments on the go, directly from your Nokia phone. The app supports WordPress 2.7 or higher, both WordPress.com or self-hosted WordPress. You’ll also be excited to know that both the app and the source code are free to download and use. Stay up to date with development at http://nokia.wordpress.org/.
15 Beautiful Non-Profit Websites Built With WordPress
November 2, 2010
Many non-profits are using WordPress to successfully power their websites and fundraising campaigns. Siobhan Ambrose offers 10 reasons why non-profits should use WordPress, in her recent post WordPress for Non-Profits: The Complete Guide. This is an excellent resource if you’re operating a non-profit organization and considering WordPress for your CMS. For some design inspiration, check out the 15 websites below who are using WordPress as the backbone for their online operations:
Joint Use
Joint use is a way to increase opportunities for children and adults to be more physically active. It refers to two or more entities — usually a school and a city or private organization — sharing indoor and outdoor spaces like gymnasiums, athletic fields and playgrounds. The concept is simple: share resources to keep costs down and communities healthy.
Watermelon Ministries
Watermelon Ministries is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization using creative media to build relationships, make disciples and serve communities around the world.
Finding Hope
Finding Hope is a blog for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation,where users share stories of personal experiences with breast cancer and become part of a wider community.
The Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation is dedicated to helping strengthen and improve communities through charitable giving.
Riverkeeper
Riverkeeper’s mission is to protect the ecological integrity of the Hudson River and its tributaries, and to safeguard the drinking water supply of 9 million New Yorkers.
Cure International
CURE International transforms the lives of children with disabilities and their families in the developing world through medical and spiritual healing, serving all by establishing specialty teaching hospitals, building partnerships, and advocating for these children.
Walk to Washington
The Walk To Washington is a national pep rally to raise awareness of depression by calling for national change in mental health legislation.
Our World 2.0
The Our World 2.0 web magazine shares the ideas and actions of citizens around the world
Plain Green
Plain Green is a conference and marketplace for green design, business and ideas.
RSF Social Finance
RSF Social Finance (RSF) is a pioneering non-profit financial services organization dedicated to transforming the way the world works with money. In partnership with a community of investors and donors, RSF provides capital to non-profit and for-profit social enterprises addressing key issues in the areas of Food & Agriculture, Education & the Arts, and Ecological Stewardship.
Cookies For Kid’s Cancer
Cookies for Kids’ Cancer was created to raise awareness of and funds for pediatric cancer research.
Villa Hope Adoption
VILLA HOPE is dedicated to the principle that every child deserves the security of a loving and permanent family and every potential adoptive family deserves the opportunity for timely and comprehensive adoption services.
The Designers Accord
The Designers Accord is a global coalition of designers, educators, and business leaders, working together to create positive environmental and social impact.
Wiser
The Women’s Institute for Secondary Education and Research (WISER) is a non-profit NGO working to build the first girls’ boarding school and research center in Muhuru Bay, Kenya.
We Promise Foundation
the We Promise Foundation is dedicated to making dreams come true for children struggling with degenerative, life-threatening, debilitating or chronic illnesses, or those facing tremendous hardship.
Daily Tip: New Theme and Plugin Visibility Manager for WordPress Multisite
November 1, 2010
A new pair of plugins are available that enable WordPress Multisite administrators to control the visibility of plugins and themes. The Theme Visibility Manager allows super admins to control which themes are visible to admins of a given site within a Multisite network. Themes can be made hidden or visible on a site by site basis through the themes menu or on a site-wide basis through the ‘Theme Visibility Manager’ page in the super admin menu.
The Plugin Visibility Manager does the exact same thing, except for plugins. Download both to add more specific control over plugins and themes in your Multisite network.
BuddyDress Redesign: New Clothes, New Pricing, and a Kickass Affiliate Program
November 1, 2010
The best premium theme site for BuddyPress is now sporting a hot new look with an exciting update to the pricing structure. Already featured in several prominent CSS galleries, the new BuddyDress 2.0 redesign is a complete overhaul to put themes in the spotlight.
BuddyDress themes offer the most comprehensive support for full-featured WordPress and WordPress Multisite communities operating BuddyPress networks. With superior custom theme options and thorough documentation, you’re not going to find higher quality themes anywhere else in the BuddyPress community.
More Options for Purchasing Themes and Support
BuddyDress themes and support are now available for purchase individually, as well as a full subscription for the entire collection. For those who only need one theme and not a subscription, this pricing update makes purchasing elite BuddyPress themes much more affordable.
You can now purchase one theme with support for as little as $39. Subscription for the entire collection starts out at $59. Updates for the very latest versions of WordPress, Multisite and BuddyPress are always guaranteed, so you’re never left in the lurch.
Join the BuddyDress Affiliate Program to Make Some Sweet Cash
Did you know that BuddyDress has its own affiliate program? You’ll earn a generous 33% on each sale that you generate – much higher than most affiliate programs out there. These themes are so hot and packaged with a ridiculous number of easy-to-use options – they practically sell themselves. Check out the benefits of signing up:
- Give you a genuine 33% of all sales you generate
- Track visitors you send us for 60 days via a cookie
- Provide you with real time reports of visitors you send to us
- Send you rapid monthly payments and offer performance incentives
Tammie has outlined everything that’s new in the BuddyDress 2.0 announcement post. You’ll want to make sure you’re subscribed to the BuddyDress blog for all the latest news, tips and tutorials. Head over to BuddyDress to find the perfect theme for your social network.
