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- by Judi ~ January 12, 2009
I love when I feel well enough to get into my blog. I love wordpress as a blogging platform. There is so much you can do with it, so many plugins (fun!) and themes, and ways to manipulate the blog to do just what you want it to do… for instance, run as a CMS (content management system) rather than just a blog… or use it for your ecommerce site (a shop).
Anyway, last week I finally upgraded Momma Muse to the most recent version of Wordpress. I’m still not sold on the admin controls being on the side of the screen – the way I had it before, I had to do very little scrolling down.. but I’m getting use to it. And it does seem a little slower to me – but that may just be me. Otherwise, I am really enjoying everything else. I have been nosing around the compatible plugins and found some new ones to add to my terribly long list.
Here are a few things that are new:
In the sidebar, notice the Most Read section. These are posts and/or pages which have had the most views on my site. I was pretty amazed to realize how many views a few of them have had in just a few years (this blog started in 2005).
Under Categories, notice Snazzy Archives. When I upgraded my wordpress, my old archives plugin wasn’t working.. I still wanted archives, so I put a simple archive list in the sidebar (scroll down a bit) but then I found the snazzy archives and what fun!
Do you use Wordpress? Whether or not, here are the plugins I am currently using. This is a cool plugin that updates automatically the plugins I have activated. I could show the ones I have installed, but are not activated too, but I figured the ones in use are the best to know.
I changed my header – I loved the autumn tree blowing leaves and can’t wait to use it again this coming fall… but I thought it was time I should change it, since it was seasonal. Oddly enough, once I did, it seems like my page views dropped a bit. Odd? I think so… so in the next week or so, I’ll be searching for a new image. I am just stuck on what I want.
Adsense – do you get paid for advertising on your blog? I have for several years now, using adsense. I took most of the ads off during the last year (2008). But, they are back now. I am trying to make them small enough they don’t interfere with reading, yet are prominent enough to generate interest from those passing through. Giving it some thought one sleepless night, I decided to use the adsense generated income I receive for my Christmas money next December. I’m excited about the idea… by Oct I should have a nice little bundle of cash all set aside and ready to spend.
Sick.. I am still sick. Currently on antibiotics, steriods and waiting to see the doctor again to figure things out.. maybe. I post periodically on my crohns site, so feel free to keep up with things there.
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7 Responses for "Plugins and Adjustments"
So … I still have to move my site to bluehost so I can easily upgrade my WordPress.
A question for you (that just may get my butt in gear). With the upgrade, is there a way to alphabetize posts in certain categories? RJ was kvetching about my soaps not being in alphabetical order.
When he heard what it would take (to my knowledge) he agreed it would be a pita. However, he asking to take over some of the stuff for me … so …
Barbara
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A quick google brought up 2 responses.. one from wordpress codex – Alphabetizing Posts looks like a simple fix. Then, this post shows 6 different ways to customize your post listings. Including a few plugins that look like fun (one includes a way for visitors to sort to their own preference).
Adding in some plugins would be fun Barbara.. :)
I use Wordpress and have been afraid to upgrade. Everything is working now and I am worried that if I mess with it, I will ruin it. Your blog looks great with the upgrade and I like the header.
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Anne, I am always afraid to upgrade – honestly… I always fear I’ll upgrade and the whole thing will just break, lol. But, so far, most of the time (most!) wordpress seems to upgrade very easily. And if any plugin doesn’t work, I just deactivate it and hunt out something else. :)
I love the new theme. Looks fabulous!
I’ve gotten two out of four sites upgraded to the latest WP. Upgrading the Den’s got me kind of nervous, because I have to do that one manually, as my install isn’t in the root directory. All of my other sites, it’s just one click and done!
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Lisa, have you tried the automatic upgrade plugin? Momma Muse I have to install manually too.. and it always really stressed me out. I’d tell my husband not to talk to me while I did it and I would only do it late at night when the boys were asleep. I finally gave in an installed the automatic upgrade and so far the 3-4 times I’ve used it, it’s works perfectly. … though, admittedly, it still stresses me out some.
Hi Judi,
I’ve been looking for help with Snazzy archives that I put on my blog and saw that you were using yours and it works.
I do not understand how to get it to show up. I have upgraded to the latest WP version and it could be conflicting, I guess. You seem to have a handle on this techy stuff so maybe you would have an idea.
Looking forward to any help you may be able to provide.
And by the way, hope you are feeling better.
Marie
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