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Monday, November 5, 2007 daily archive

Site Overhaul, Phase Two: Switching Default Theme

Just a note to let everyone know that I am switching the site’s default theme this evening. The new theme is similar, yet different (drop by to see what I mean), and will be switched over as soon as everything is ready behind the scenes (plugins, etc.). Also, until I am able to update the mobile CSS styles, the site may appear a little bonkers when viewed via mobile device. In the meantime, as the new theme [...] • Read more »

WordPress Lessons Learned, Part 1: Permalink Structure

While planning my current site renovation project, I considered changing the format of my permalinks. Reasons for modifying the permalink structure of a site include: Optimizing URLs for the search engines Simplifying URL structure for improved readability Removing the implication that your site content is somehow organized chronologically Removing other unwanted organizational implications (e.g., categorically, topically, etc.) Like many people who configured WordPress permalinks a couple of years ago, I chose to include the day, month, and [...] • Read more »