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Dusty is an avid WordPress user and the editor of Pingable.org.
An Inside Look: Victory Framework
12
Feb

An Inside Look: Victory Framework

Written by Dusty. Posted in Reviews with 3 Comments

The Victory Framework for WordPress is a new political campaign platform built specifically for WordPress.  And Pingable got an exclusive inside look at the powerful tool.  On the surface, it is clean, professional and stylish.  Inside, it is versatile and highly customizable.  You may also enjoy our review of the best political WordPress themes. The [...]

Excellent Minimal WordPress Themes
24
Jan

Excellent Minimal WordPress Themes

Written by Dusty. Posted in Themes with 12 Comments

I’ve said it before on this site, a good minimal WordPress theme is often more difficult to code than a complex, flashy one.  In looking at good minimal WordPress themes, I look for clean lines, mostly CSS instead of images, and grid-based or clear organization.  For example, a strong navigation system need not be overly [...]

46 WordPress Lightbox Themes
02
Jan

46 WordPress Lightbox Themes

Written by Dusty. Posted in Themes, Wordpress with 2 Comments

Check out these 46 excellent WordPress lightbox themes! Lightbox is a powerful but simple script that overlays images on top of the current page.  It has become the standard for portfolio and gallery pages.  Protecting your WordPress site from “viewer fatigue” means preventing unnecessary clicks and back button usage.  Lightbox allows you to do this [...]

The Power of WordPress Infographic
30
Dec

The Power of WordPress Infographic

Written by Dusty. Posted in Graphics, Other Stuff with 5 Comments

Found this nice infographic over at Mostash.com.  It outlines the true impact of WordPress on the content-driven WWW.  The market share of WordPress is amazing, especially when you add both self-hosted and WordPress.org sites.  There’s also some very interesting history of WordPress represented here.

WordPress Tutorial: Adding Images to Custom Menu Links
26
Dec

WordPress Tutorial: Adding Images to Custom Menu Links

Written by Dusty. Posted in Tutorials with 4 Comments

I found this WordPress tutorial on how to add images to custom menu links helpful. This is especially handy for inserting an RSS image next to your feed link, or some other identifying icon or small image. It doesn’t fundamentally change the function of your WordPress site, but it does add a nice, small design [...]

50 Amazing WordPress Showcase Themes
23
Oct

50 Amazing WordPress Showcase Themes

Written by Dusty. Posted in Themes with 5 Comments

WordPress started as a blogging platform, but quickly became a powerful tool to showcase your work. These WordPress showcase themes are the best of the best, available for instant purchase with no expensive subscription fees. They are made by professional designers that stand behind their work. A good WordPress showcase theme is clean and minimalist, [...]

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