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The Problem with Plugin Review Requests I'm not sure plugin developers are thinking this through.

May 14, 2017 by Sallie Goetsch 4 Comments

Widget Options plugin review nag

The problem with upgrade, cross-sell, and review request messages for plugins is the execution. To avoid annoying your users into writing negative reviews, restrict your notifications to screens that only people who are actively choosing and installing plugins will see and phrase your review requests carefully. Continue Reading The Problem with Plugin Review Requests I’m not sure plugin developers are thinking this through.

Filed Under: Using WordPress Tagged With: Usability

CSS Grid Layout for Event List Widget with Flexbox Fallback Turn your Events Calendar list widget into a grid widget

May 13, 2017 by Sallie Goetsch 4 Comments

First row of event list grid display
This entry is part 10 of 13 in the series Modern Tribe Tutorials

With a few simple changes to your code, you can turn The Events Calendar’s event list widget into a grid of events with featured images. Follow this three-part tutorial to discover the magic of CSS Grid Layout. Continue Reading CSS Grid Layout for Event List Widget with Flexbox Fallback Turn your Events Calendar list widget into a grid widget

Filed Under: Using WordPress, Widgets Tagged With: Genesis Theme Framework, Tutorial, Flexbox, CSS Grid Layout

WP-Tonic 157: Coordinating Complex Site Migrations Moving a WordPress site is usually easy. Moving a site to WordPress...maybe not.

January 14, 2017 by Sallie Goetsch Leave a Comment

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This entry is part 16 of 30 in the series WP-Tonic Roundtable

If you’re planning to move your website to a new hosting company, a new domain, or even a new CMS, take some time to make sure you have everything in place before you start. The WP-Tonic live panel discusses what’s involved and how to ensure a smooth transition. Continue Reading WP-Tonic 157: Coordinating Complex Site Migrations Moving a WordPress site is usually easy. Moving a site to WordPress…maybe not.

Filed Under: Using WordPress Tagged With: Site Migration, WP-Tonic Live

WP-Tonic Live Panel Resumes The posse is back for a new season

January 8, 2017 by Sallie Goetsch Leave a Comment

members of the WP-Tonic live panel
This entry is part 15 of 30 in the series WP-Tonic Roundtable

After a break for the winter holidays, the WP-Tonic Live Panel is back for a new season. If you’re around on Saturday mornings at 9 AM Pacific, come join us. The best place to look for info is on the panel page on WP-Tonic.com. You can also subscribe on YouTube or iTunes. Continue Reading WP-Tonic Live Panel Resumes The posse is back for a new season

Filed Under: Using WordPress Tagged With: WP-Tonic Live, accessibility

Watch My Interview on WP-Tonic Podcast 137 We talk freelancing, WordPress, and Greek

October 29, 2016 by Sallie Goetsch Leave a Comment

Sallie Goetsch speaking with John Locke and Jonathan Denwood via Google Hangout
This entry is part 3 of 5 in the series Interviews

Most Saturdays at 10 AM, you can find me on the WP-Tonic Live panel, but this week I was actually the interview guest. Jonathan Denwood, John Locke, and I talked about freelancing, the early days of the Web and my previous life as a classicist, among other things. Continue Reading Watch My Interview on WP-Tonic Podcast 137 We talk freelancing, WordPress, and Greek

Filed Under: Using WordPress Tagged With: WP-Tonic Live

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