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Customizing WP-Members™ with pluggable functions

There are many requests that come into this blog asking how to customize certain elements of the WP-Members™ plug-in. While I’ve made attempts to have WP-Members™ be as flexible as possible, there are times when a specific customization request would … Continue reading

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Show menu based on WordPress login status

In this example, I will show you how to display a different menu for users based on their login status for the WordPress TwentyTen theme.  This process can be adapted to any theme (and using the same principles, could be … Continue reading

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How to disable the WordPress admin bar

Recently, I’ve received a number of comments and questions regarding the WP admin bar, so I thought it would be best to create a post that will give you some guidance as to how to turn this off for your … Continue reading

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WordPress shortcode available for Google Books

My first guest blog post over at WordPress Code Snippets is a code snippet to add the Google Books viewer into your posts using an easy shortcode.  Go check it out.  While you’re there, be sure to check out the … Continue reading

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Site Review: WP Engineer

WP Engineer is a great site for WordPress developers and power users loaded with tips and tricks for WordPress.  It is the brainchild of three self-proclaimed “WordPress Junkies,” Alexander Frison, Frank Bültge, and Michael Preuss, each a WordPress developer in … Continue reading

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WP-Members™ video tutorial

Here is a nice video tutorial on how to install and set up WP-Members.  This was done by SiteSparker, who offers WordPress training, design, and hosting.  I’m glad they have listed WP-Members™ in their Plugin Favorites. 

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Site Review: WordPress Code Snippets

Are you a WordPress admin, developer, designer, or otherwise creating WordPress sites? Do you struggle with finding good examples of the power of hooks and filters in customizing your WordPress installation?  Then you need to bookmark WordPress Code Snippets at … Continue reading

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Hard disk forensics and data recovery

So your hard disk crashed and you’ve lost all your data – important files, photos of the kids, your contact list and save emails.  You are frustrated because you know you should have been performing backups on a regular basis, … Continue reading

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Fun Edit Posts Link (✍)

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

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Improve the user experience for comments

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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