Category Archives: WordPress

Changing the wp_mail from address in WordPress without a plugin

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Chad

One of the most common questions regarding the WP-Members™ plugin is, “How do I change the email address from wordpress@mydomain.com?”  I suspect that until they use this plugin, most people are unaware that WordPress has its own function for sending email … Continue reading →

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WP-Members™ ready for WordPress 3.2

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Chad

Although the intended June 30 release date for WordPress 3.2 came and went, the WP-Members™ plugin is ready.  If you are using the most recent version of WP-Members™ (v 2.5.4), you will be ready to upgrade. 

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Fun Edit Posts Link (✍)

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Chad

How would you like a cool little “edit post” link like the one above for your theme.  

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WP-Members™ touches top 100

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Chad

WP-Members™ touched the top 100 WordPress plugins and is currently hovering around #125.  That is generating a lot of traffic and downloads; and as a result, a lot of support requests.  I am trying to keep up with support as … Continue reading →

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Quick Update

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Chad

WP-Members™ has made it into the top 100 WordPress plugins (barely).  That is generating a lot of traffic and downloads; and as a result, a lot of support requests.  I am trying to keep up with support as much as … Continue reading →

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Tips to Keep Your WordPress Site Secure

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Chad

A few years ago, I wrote an article on securing your WP blog by deleting the original admin account.  The default “admin” allowed an easier way for hackers to find a way in to your blog and wreak havoc.  During … Continue reading →

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WP-Members™ 2.5.3 invalid password bug

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Chad

An astute user pointed out to me this morning that there is a bug in WP-Members™ 2.5.3 (Thanks Tom!!) When a new user registers, a random password is emailed to that user.  The password being sent is invalid. 

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Plugin Review: Jetpack by WordPress.com

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Chad

With a name like “Jetpack,” who could resist trying out this plugin package? And what could be better than FREE?  Jetpack by WordPress.com is a set of free plugins from Automattic. The nice thing about Jetpack is that it is … Continue reading →

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Improve the user experience for comments

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Chad

This past weekend I spent a considerable amount of time reworking the way WP-Members™ handles comments. That led to an exhaustive Internet search during which I learned a lot more about the various WordPress comment functions.  My research included reviewing … Continue reading →

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New Quick Start Guide for WP-Members™

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Chad

Well, I’ve finally been able to get a new Quick Start Guide together for WP-Members. The re-do has been pending for awhile because I knew there would be a new admin interface with the upcoming WordPress 3.2 release scheduled for … Continue reading →

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