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Helpful WordPress links and tips

admin1 — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:05:05 +0000

Great list of WP eCommerce plugins

this extensive list of WP ecoomerce plugins is from template monster..but don’t hold it against them it really is good

http://blog.templatemonster.com/2010/10/06/15-wordpress-shopping-cart-plugins/

15 More Useful WordPress Hacks and Code Snippets

This site by the great Gonzo has some useful WordPress hack and snippets as well as a great overview of what they are and how to use them

15 useful wordpress hacks by Gonzo the Great

WordPress Code snippets

This site has an extensive list of code snippets for WordPress. a great place to begin if your looking at extensively customising a WordPress installation WP-Snippets

And here are my latest favorite Music themes. They aren’t free but I think what the developers are charging for them is fair

http://www.press75.com/themes/soundcheck/

http://wordpressthemes.oscaralcala.com/magzimus/

http://gorillathemes.com/demo/tribal/

http://www.mojo-themes.com/item/fuse-music-wordpress-theme/demo/

Custom WordPress themes

admin1 — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:02:21 +0000

This is a great Custom wordpress theme from Web Designer wall http://webdesignerwall.com/tutorials/building-custom-wordpress-theme

I have created a printable version of it and here is a link to download the tutorial example files.

WordPress Widgets vs Plugins

admin1 — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:48:19 +0000

What’s the difference between WordPress Widget and Plugin?

There is some confusion as to what a widget and a plugin is and the difference of both of them. WordPress has many 3rd party developers who create widgets and plugins for download. Most, if not all, are free of use for anyone using the WordPress platform. Most of the widgets and plugins are compatible with the newest version of WordPress. You can flawlessly upgrade the plugins inside the WordPress Admin panel. There are thousands of plugins and widgets available but what is the difference and what should you be looking for?

A WordPress plugin allows you to add a function to WordPress by downloading a software script. Some of the popular plugins allow for better SEO, Adsense placement, sharing of posts, contact form generator and much more. There are literally thousands of plugins you can download for free that will make your WordPress installation more powerful. Some plugins are visible to the viewer of your WordPress while others are for the back-end where only you can see they are present.

A WordPress widget is an object you can add to your sidebar usually derived from a plugin. Under “Appearance” is the “Widgets” section, you can simply drag and drop objects into your sidebar. When you upload WordPress onto your server you will have some widgets that are already available such as a search box and category section. A widget is very important for your WordPress installation because the sidebar is where the action is other than your content. A well-organized sidebar is essential for reader interaction, advertising placement and an area for your readers to explore other content on your WordPress.

The short answer: A widget is a plugin that you can drag and drop in your sidebar. A plugin is a script that you download that improves the function of your blog in your front-end or back-end. Widgets are always plugins but plugins are not always widgets J

Planning process for a WordPress site

Once you have done your required analyse to identify the functions and features of the proposed WordPress based site you need to identify the plugins/widgets you will required and the theme that you could base the design on.

You may already have identified the required layout but unless you are going to create a theme from scratch you need to identify one that is suitable to begin from.

Think about your proposed sites- what widgets/plugins would they require?