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Freelance web developer, always learning


Mar
26
awarded  Popular Question
Feb
4
comment Is Git/GitHub a good WordPress deployment solution?
That, along with SSH aliases means I can push to the live theme repo using 'git push live' etc
Feb
4
comment Is Git/GitHub a good WordPress deployment solution?
If you use git post-receive hooks, they negate the need to ssh in to the remote server and do a git pull
Feb
4
comment Is Git/GitHub a good WordPress deployment solution?
James has pretty much summed up my worfklow, except I only add the theme files to the git repo once I have the staging/test/production site established. Also I totally recommend using a post-receive hook on the remote server, saves logging in and doing a git pull etc.
Jan
29
answered How to automatically install default Wordpress plugins?
Aug
22
answered How can I make a WordPress database portable and url independent?
Jun
8
awarded  Constituent
Jun
8
awarded  Caucus
Jun
6
answered Basic Multisite Question - Managing Content Centrally
May
31
comment Template for individual post designs
+1 for suggesting Advanced Custom Fields plugin. It has enabled me to build some very customised layouts along with custom edit screens.
May
22
comment Automating the Backup Process (30+ websites)
I am using ManageWP to manage 40+ sites and have to say it's great for applying both WP and plugin updates. Backups are available for all sites as well, but on a higher cost plan that what I am on.
May
14
comment How do I get the size of an attachment file?
Looks like wp_convert_bytes_to_hr() has now been deprecated in favour of size_format()
May
8
comment How to use tinyMCE for user “biographical info” without messing with any core file?
Thanks, exactly what I was looking for!
May
1
answered How to automate featured posts number?
Mar
12
answered What methods to use to create small, editable pieces of text for static pages?
Feb
29
comment Dev, Stage and Production Deployment for WordPress Sites?
+1 for the video, this has opened up lots of possibilities for me
Jan
11
comment Tons of Twitter rows in my database
Is is OK to mention which plugin you think was doing this?
Nov
17
comment How do I get the size of an attachment file?
Thanks for the tip, that's a much better way.
Oct
6
answered Is there a blank theme framework compatible with WP 3.0?
Sep
28
comment Global navigation in multisite: problem with categories
Are you saying there should be a Super Admin > Appearance > Menus panel in the Super Admin menu list on the left? I can't see how to create that, or even how to have an 'Appearance' menu appear there for Super Admin?