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WordPress 2.2 is out, no tagging support

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WordpressWordPress 2.2 is out, the first release in this new faster release schedule that the developers have adapted. It has lost its tagging feature since they wanted to make it better, it’s slated for 2.3 which is due in September.

There’s a lot of fixes in the 2.2 release, 244 closed tickets it appears, and a few new features. Widgets is an integrated part of WordPress now, something I’m not too fond of but fine, I won’t bitch about it. Mac users will be happy to know that the WYSIWYG editor should work in the next version of Safari. Oh joy, right?

Anyway, check out the launch post and grab it if you will. I haven’t updated any of my blogs yet so I don’t know if you should expect trouble, but I haven’t heard anything yet…

By the way, 2.2 is named “Getz” and Matt is treating us with Got That Swing over at his blog. Happy listening.

Originally posted on May 16, 2007 @ 6:46 am

Take Your Biz to the Next Level with a Blog

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In a world where most of the population uses social media, it’s a good idea for businesses to start looking at nontraditional methods of advertising. According to a recent eMarketer report, nearly one in four people worldwide use social media. That’s a vast resource for companies that are looking to tap into new and potential customers.

One of the simplest ways companies to market their goods is to create a blog. From plumbing businesses to artists, all kinds of industries can utilize blogs to market their products and services online. Here are four simple ways to use blogs for your online marketing campaign. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 23, 2015 @ 8:20 am

5 Tips To Successfully Connect a Blog To an Event

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One of the more difficult aspects of creating a successful event is having some sort of consistent blogging and advertising to go along with it. It’s a particular kind of skill set that is a little hard to wrap your mind around if it isn’t something you’ve done before.

To counteract that lack of experience, think about the following five tips next time you want to specifically attach a blog to a particular event: choose the right setting from the very beginning, follow consistent rules concerning images, match the tone of the event to the tone of the blog, be sure to keep size and scale appropriate with the purpose, and find other events that have been successful in the past to emulate.

Choose the Right Special Event Setting

The best event in the world is going to fall flat if you don’t find the right special events setting. This is your most important first decision, and with that decision, you’ll also be starting to consider associating a blog with it, and giving yourself a push in the right direction when it comes to online marketing as well. [Read more…]

Originally posted on August 9, 2015 @ 8:54 am