Category Archives: WebDev

posts about web development

Why has this blog been terminated?

Short answer: because I broke it and couldn’t fix it. So, I started a new blog – www.JamesBliss.net. However, it was niggling me that I couldn’t fix it, so I persevered. And finally I fixed it – see this post … Continue reading

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URL shortening

Long URLs don’t play nicely if you’re character-limited, e.g. when posting to twitter, or maybe, including a link in an email or when leaving a comment on a blog or forum. Therefore, the use of URL shortening services, which, for … Continue reading

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How to take screen shots on an iPhone 3G

How to take screen shots on an iPhone 3G, originally uploaded by James Bliss. Hold down the HOME button and then press the SLEEP/WAKE button on the top right of your phone.

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Google Sites

Spotted on vowe.net … there’s a new addition to the Google Apps Suite.

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How to display tags in WordPress 2.3

WordPress 2.3 allows you to tag posts. In the theme I use, to display the tags on your blog’s post you need to edit your ‘single.php’ file. Log in to your WordPress dashboard then select Presentation > Theme Editor Select … Continue reading

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How to set up Feedburner email subscriptions in WP Premium

Many thanks to Jeff Story for his useful instructions on how to set up FeedBurner email subscriptions in WP Premium thus saving me a greal deal of time trying to figure it out. Nice one Jeff.

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Tags vs. Categories in WordPress 2.3

Now that I’ve gone all ‘social’ and decided to use del.icio.us tagging I thought my blog categories could do with an overhaul. Coincidently, I’ve just updated my WordPress install to 2.3 and now there’s a ‘tag’ field. A search on … Continue reading

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New blog theme

I’ve changed my WordPress theme. I’m using a (slightly tweaked) theme called WP Bliss (no relation) – cssace.com/free-wp-premium-theme-is-here/. More tweaks on the way when I have time.

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Now iPhone and iPod touch compatible

The iWPhone WordPress Plugin and Theme from ContentRobot is now implemented on my blog. If you view the blog on an iPhone and iPod touch you’ll get the theme depicted below.

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A must-read for web developers

Wise words from Josiah Cole on 19 Things NOT To Do When Building a Website. Well worth reading whether you’re an occasional blogger or an experienced web developer.

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