If you’re running a local development server (which you should if you are developing for WordPress) and you are on a Mac, it can be a very useful skill to know how to edit your hosts file on a Mac. I don’t do it all that often, so I thought that I’d share it here so that when I inevitably forget how to do it again, I will be able to find the steps again quickly. Also, if you are looking for how to do it, you can be helped as well.
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The 20 Best WordPress Twitter Feeds to Follow
One of the best ways to pick up or improve a skill is to learn from people who are already experts. Thanks to the internet, it’s especially easy to find and follow these experts. If you are learning WordPress, want to keep up with the industry, or just want to connect with the community, here are 20 Twitter feeds that you should follow intently. [Read more…] about The 20 Best WordPress Twitter Feeds to Follow
6 Ways to Make People Love Your Brand
“People don’t buy things for logical reasons,” Zig Ziglar once famously said. “They buy for emotional reasons.”
Which means: In order to gain customers—and keep them for life—you’ve got to do more than introduce them to your brand, business, or product. You’ve got to make them fall in love with it.
Want to see how it’s done? Check out this infographic. [Read more…] about 6 Ways to Make People Love Your Brand
How to Install WordPress on 1and1 in 5 Minutes or Less
So, you have signed up for hosting with 1and1 and want to install WordPress. The good news is that it’s a very easy process, and by following this guide on how to Install WordPress on 1and1 you can have your website up and running within 10 minutes. [Read more…] about How to Install WordPress on 1and1 in 5 Minutes or Less
5 Surprising Ways Bootstrap 3.1 is More Refreshing than New Socks
Last week (January 30 to be exact), the folks over at the Twitter Bootstrap project released a new version of their framework: Bootstrap 3.1. The latest release includes several new features, bug fixes, and general improvements. Keep reading to learn about the five best changes in Bootstrap 3.1. [Read more…] about 5 Surprising Ways Bootstrap 3.1 is More Refreshing than New Socks
How to Make Your Genesis Logo Responsive
If you’re using a Genesis child theme and want to use a full-width header, you’ve probably realized it’s not as responsive as you’d like it to be. The good news is that there is way to make it your Genesis logo responsive that isn’t too terribly difficult, and this post will show you how.
Get your logo to stretch
12 Things To Do After You’ve Written a New Blog Post
You’ve just finished writing a great new blog post. But what should you do next? Here are twelve suggestions to really get your content out there. [Read more…] about 12 Things To Do After You’ve Written a New Blog Post
WordPress 3.8 Released Today
Just shy of two months after the release of 3.7, the newest version of WordPress (3.8) was released today. But is this release more than just a cosmetic update? Keep reading for all the details as well as instructions on how to upgrade your installation. [Read more…] about WordPress 3.8 Released Today