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Places to find great, free WordPress themes

In the interest of finding the best option for a prospective WordPress website owner,  I feel it’s only fair to cover free WordPress themes in addition to touting Austin Themes’ web design services.  There are dozens of great websites out

Posted in For designers, Free wordpress themes, Wordpress, Wordpress Themes

Now offering WordPress custom post types

Let Austin Themes set up your WordPress site to present almost any data type (IE, “products”, “books”, “produce”, “groceries”, “to-do list”, etc) . Read More Share/Bookmark

Posted in Austin Themes News, Designing Wordpress Themes, Using Wordpress, Wordpress Themes, Wordpress Tips and Tricks

5 easy ways to secure your wordpress website, and what the latest wordpress hacking spree means for your site

If we’re honest, sometimes we all get a little complacent on the security front. Even the most security-conscious WordPress user re-uses a password, or occasionally writes it down on a note attached to the monitor. Unfortunately, this latest round of

Posted in Free Wordpress Plugins, Using Wordpress, web based platforms, Wordpress, Wordpress Tips and Tricks

What to do when your wp-admin is blank

Ever try to access your wordpress admin panel, and it just pops up with a horrifying blank screen? The solution may be even simpler than you think. In most cases, if you can still access the site, but your admin

Posted in Wordpress Tips and Tricks

Ideas for enhacing your WordPress website

Ever look at your WordPress website and just think “I know there’s something that could be improved”?  WordPress sites can be expanded quickly and easily, and can be updated for changing times and design trends.  Here are a few ideas

Posted in Using Wordpress, Wordpress, Wordpress Tips and Tricks

Unique custom WordPress theme example : TheSketchBox.com

  This personal project, a resource for information about underground home construction and examples, serves as a  unique demonstration of my WordPress and PHP skills. TheSketchBox.com is based on the “WallBase” theme, available from the WordPress.org repository. I’ve heavily modified

Posted in Austin Themes News, Designing Wordpress Themes, Google SketchUp, Uncategorized, Using Wordpress, Wordpress, Wordpress Tips and Tricks

Now offering Resposive child themes for WordPress

I will now be offering Responsive, Mobile-Ready wordpress child themes based off the Responsive framework. Let Austin Themes create your custom mobile wordpress theme, that changes based on the size of the user’s screen – creating a unique experience across

Posted in Austin Themes News, Designing Wordpress Themes, Featured, Wordpress, Wordpress Themes

Strong Password Shortcode WP plugin now available through WordPress.org!

My recent plugin project, the Strong Password Shortcode plugin, has now been listed with WordPress.org! Check it out at it’s plugin page, Strong password shortcode Share/Bookmark

Posted in Austin Themes News, Free Wordpress Plugins, Wordpress

New free WP plugin! Check out the Strong Password Shortcode plugin by Austin Themes

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Just released a lightweight, free password suggestion plugin for WordPress. Use a shortcode to generate strong password suggestions for your visitors, with 8 different password types to choose from. Check it out and Download the Plugin on this website! Share/Bookmark

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5 Easy Ways to let users interact on your wordpress site

1. Comments Although it is a pretty obvious first suggestion, many disable this functionality in favor of simplicity. Adding back that commenting functionality is a simple way to give your audience a chance to respond to your latest updates and

Posted in Social Media, Wordpress Tips and Tricks